Again she thought the Prince seemed surprised before he said,
“I must show you more of them, Miss Wade, when I don’t have so many guests to look after.”
He moved away to say goodbye to the de Valmonts who were just leaving and before the Earl could speak to her as Sandra thought he was about to do, Princess Olga was beside him.
She linked her arm through his.
“I have more entrancing treasures to show you than these, Willoughby!” she said and her voice seemed to vibrate with a sensuous emotion.
Because Sandra felt shy she walked away and instantly the Comte was beside her.
“When can I see you, Miss Wade?” he asked. “I feel you have been avoiding me all the evening and I have been longing to tell you how beautiful you look!”
“I am always busy, monsieur, with the Countess.”
She though
