"I'm goin'," announced O'Hara.
Quarren drew one card, and filled his house. Sir Charles laid aside his useless hand with a smile and turned to Quarren:
"Mrs. Leeds has spoken so often and so pleasantly of you that I have been rather hoping I might some day have the opportunity of knowing you better. I am very glad that the Legation asked me to-night."
Quarren remained absolutely still for a few moments. Then he said:
"Mrs. Leeds is very generous in her estimate of me."
"She is a woman of rare qualities."
"Of unusual qualities and rare charm," said Quarren coolly.... "I think, Karl, that I'll make it ten more to draw cards. Are you all staying in?"
Before the party broke up—and it was an early one—Lord Dankmere turned to Quarren.
"I'll drop in at your office, if I may, some morning," he said. "May I?"