Robin Adair!
What made the assembly shine?
Robin Adair!
And no matter what Lord Nick could say, it seemed that with half his mind Donnegan was listening to the song of the girl.
"First," said the big man, "I've broken my word."
Donnegan waved his hand and dismissed the charge. He pointed to a chair, but Lord Nick paid no heed.
"I've broken my word," he went on. "I promised that I'd give you a clear road to win over Nelly Lebrun. I gave you the road and you've won her, but now I'm taking her back!"
"Ah, Henry," said Donnegan, and a flash of eagerness came in his eyes. "You're a thousand times welcome to her."
Lord Nick quivered.
"Do you mean it?"