"Yes," he said, and then saved his face as usual by adding under his breath: "but they don't live there." It was not in him to lie outright, hence the handy way of appeasing his conscience.
"They are very interesting looking men, especially the younger. I cannot remember when I have seen a more attractive man."
"He is a splendid chap," exclaimed Robin, with genuine enthusiasm. "I am very fond of Dank."
She was silent for a moment. Something had failed, and she was rather glad of it.
"Do you like New York?" she asked.
"Immensely. I met a great many delightful people there. Miss Guile. You say you do not know the Blithers family? Mr. Blithers is a rare old bird."
"Isn't there some talk of his daughter being engaged to the Prince of Graustark?"
He felt that his ears were red. "The newspapers hinted at something of the sort, I believe." He was suddenly possessed by the curious notion that he was being "pumped" by his fair companion. Indeed, a certain insistent note had crept into her voice and her eyes were searching his with an intentness that had not appeared in them until now.
"Have you seen him?"
"The Prince?"