"Idiot!" muttered the young man, still scowling.
There was silence between the two for a few seconds. Then she spoke disinterestedly:
"Is it from the Mr. Blithers who has the millions and the daughter who wants to marry a prince?"
"Merely a business transaction, Miss Guile," he said absently. He was thinking of Romano's message.
"So it would appear."
"I beg pardon? I was—er—thinking—"
"It was of no consequence, Mr. Schmidt," she said airily.
He picked up the thread once more. "As a matter of fact, I've heard it said that Miss Blithers refused to marry the Prince."
"Is it possible?" with fine irony. "Is he such a dreadful person as all that?"
"I'm sure I don't know," murmured Robin uncomfortably. "He may be no more dreadful than she."