The millionaire pointed towards the room beyond the salon. He said:
"If you are fond of paintings of battle scenes, I have two Meissoniers, which I think rather good. They are in the library there—"
"Can I see them?" demanded the clerk, anxious to pass for a connoisseur.
"Certainly," replied his host. Turning to Fanny, he added: "There's also a collection of fans. I think it would interest you, too."
"I am sure they will," she smiled. "Will you excuse us?"
"Certainly—"
She went towards the library and at the threshold turned and called to her fiancé, who was lingering behind.
"Coming, Jimmie?"
"Surest thing you know," he grinned, rising to go and join her. Stafford accompanied them as far as the library door. Pointing all around, he said:
"The books and the engravings will interest you. You needn't hurry. Oku will let you know when dinner is served."