His manner was not altogether free from embarrassment.
"I trust that you are enjoying your holiday here ?" he asked.
"I have only this moment arrived," Mr.Simpson explained.

"I am looking forward to a few days' rest immensely.

I trust that I shall have the pleasure of seeing something of you, Monsieur Douaille.

A little conversation would be most agreeable." "In Monte Carlo one meets one's friends all the time," Monsieur Douaille replied.

"I lunch to-day with my friend--our mutual friend, without a doubt--who calls himself here Mr.Grex." Mr.Simpson nodded.
"If it is permitted," he suggested, "I should like to do myself the honour of paying my respects to you." Monsieur Douaille was flattered.
"My stay here is short," he regretted, "but your visit will be most acceptable.