"I don't say that. I merely say, 'Wait'. Make yourself as indispensable to the lady as you choose; that is, on your own responsibility; but don't pledge yourself, and don't count upon my promise or my money, until you hear again. By that time—well, we shall see what we shall see. Keep your hand in; but wait—wait."
"How long am I to wait? If the thing is to be done at all, it must be done soon. Meanwhile, the Emperor makes all the running."
The Chancellor looked up, his eyes introspective, his fist still covering the De Courcys.
"You are to wait until I have had answers to a couple of telegrams I shall send to-night."
CHAPTER IX
A WHITE NIGHT
"You meaner beauties of the night,
That poorly satisfy our eyes
More by your number than your light,