Nay, she was bitterly hurt that he had not written her a line since he had left.
And now had come the evening of the day when Count Paul had meant to come back.

But M.Polperro said no word of his return.

Still, it was quite possible that he would arrive late, and Sylvia did not wish to see him when in the company, not only of Bill Chester, but also of the Wachners.
Somehow or other, she had fallen into the habit each evening of asking the Wachners to dinner.

She did so to-day, but suggested dining at a restaurant.
"Yes, if this time, dear Sylvia, the host is L'Ami Fritz!" said Madame Wachner decidedly.

And after a slight demur Sylvia consented.
They dined at the hotel which is just opposite the Casino.