Thus the story was told.
"Quite a neat little affair," commented Darby.
"Will you take my place?" asked Owen.
The other's face showed no sign of emotion.
"Just so, sir."
"You may bring up in Monte Carlo or Hong Kong, with a fascinating adventuress professing to be madly infatuated with you."
This time the faintest flicker of a smile appeared.
"A dreadful fate, truly, sir."
"Still you do not shrink from it, Darby?"