I bowed stiffly, and motioned to Moore to escort her.

He swung open the door--then stopped short. Just entering the

ante-room, from the corridor, were the King, the Princess Royal, and

the American Ambassador.

Instantly, Mrs. Spencer drew back, and gave me a mocking smile.

"I've changed my mind again, dear," she said. "I'll make that trade of

motives, now."

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