‘Marvellous caution and great discretion,’ said Kate solemnly.
‘And now come over to the drawing-room, where I have promised to sing for Mr. O’Shea some little ballad that he dreamed over all the night through; and then there’s something else—what is it? what is it?’
‘How should I know, Nina? I was not present at your arrangement.’
‘Never mind; I’ll remember it presently. It will come to my recollection while I’m singing that song.’
‘If emotion is not too much for you.’
‘Just so, Kate—sensibilities permitting; and, indeed,’ she said,’ I remember it already. It was luncheon.’
CHAPTER XLVIII
HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE
‘Is it true they have captured Donogan?’ said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.