first edition of that peer.

"Certainly not, if you prefer to negotiate the
surrender yourself," the later impression assured him.

"And you mustn't--well--er----"

"I shall touch nothing."

"A girl might get carried away by you," said the
original peer a trifle doubtfully.

"The Baron is the most scrupulous of men. He will
be by my side almost continually. Baron, you will act
as my judge, my censor, and my chaperon?"

"Tollyvoddle, I swear to you zat I shall use an eye
like ze eagle. He shall be so careful--ach, I shall see to
it! Myself, I am a Bayard mit ze ladies, and Bonker he
shall not be less so!"

"Thanks, Baron, thanks awfully," said his lordship.
"Now my mind is quite at rest!"

In the vestibule of the restaurant they bade good-
night to the confiding nobleman, and then turned to one
another with an adventurer's smile.

"You are sure you can leave your diplomatic
duties?" asked Essington.