“Alone?”

“No, not alone.”

“In brief, with Miss Gallosh?”

“Quite so; and what'll he be saying to her?”

“He is a man of such varied information that it's hard to guess.”

“From all I hear, there's not been much variety so far,” said Mr. Gallosh drily.

“Dear me!” observed the Count.

His host looked at him for a few moments.

“Well?” he demanded at length.

“Pardon me if I am stupid, but what comment do you expect me to make?”