I turned instantly. The Blue Domino had come back to me.
"I have been searching for you everywhere," I said gallantly.
"Oh! but that is a black one. Never mind; the fib was well meant."
I led her over to a secluded nook, within a few feet of the door which gave entrance to the club cellars. This door I had been bearing in mind for some time. It is well to know your topography. The door was at the left of the band platform. There was a twin-door on the other side. We sat down.
[Illustration: I led her over to a secluded nook. We sat down.]
"Have you heard the news?" I asked.
"No. Has some one been discovered making love to his own wife by mistake?"
"It's serious. Anne of Austria and Queen Elizabeth have been robbed of some jewels."