The rain, however, was coming down in sheets, so I descended instead to the little smoking-room, thinking that I might find there some one whom I knew.

I had already ensconced myself in an easy-chair and ordered a whiskey and soda, when I became conscious that the very person with whom my thoughts were occupied was in the room and within a few feet of me.
Felicia was sitting on a couch, and by her side a man whom I recognized at once.

It was the companion of my lady of the turquoises! Apparently they had not noticed my entrance.

They continued for several moments to be unaware of it.

Felicia was paler than ever.