It seemed to her that there was something strange about the immovability of his features.

She looked at him wonderingly.
Then it suddenly flashed upon her that this was his way of showing emotion.

Her lips parted.

The color seemed drawn from her cheeks.

The majordomo of the Duchess stood before them with a bow.
"Her Grace desires me to show your Highness to your seats," he announced.
Prince Maiyo turned to his companion.
"Will you allow me to precede you through the crush ?" he said.