So then, since these gentlemen were on the spot, they had her leave to come in.

Everything was quietly arranged; several of the newcomers found friends in the drawing room, and the scene ended in handshakings.

The little sickly looking light-haired man bore one of the greatest names in France.

Furthermore, the eleven announced that others were to follow them, and, in fact, the door opened every few moments, and men in white gloves and official garb presented themselves.

They were still coming from the ball at the Ministry.