Clementina

"But you need not blame yourself," said Whittington, and he lowered his

head to a level with hers. "All the procurations in Christendom will not

marry James Stuart to Clementina Sobieski."

"She has not come, then?"

"No, nor will she come. There is news to-day. Lean back from the window,

and I will tell you. She has been arrested at Innspruck."

The lady could not repress a crow of delight.

"Hush," said Whittington. Then he withdrew his head and resumed in his

ordinary voice, "I have hired a house for your Ladyship, which I trust

will be found convenient. My servant will drive you thither."

He summoned his servant from the group of footmen about the entrance,

gave him his orders, bowed to the ground, and twisting his cane

sauntered idly down the street.