Chapter 28

⁠​​​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌⁠Mr. Sabin, contrary to his usual custom, engaged a private room at the Milan. Lucille was in the highest spirits.

“If only this were a game instead of reality!” she said, flashing a brilliant smile at him across the table, “I should find it most fascinating. You seem to come to me always when I want you most. And do you know, it is perfectly charming to be carried off by you in this manner.”

Mr. Sab