, and was more successful than Egon.
A hasty glance into the tower room, the entrance of which was partly
concealed by heavy portières, showed him the hem of a white train which
floated over the floor, and the next moment he had crossed the
threshold.

Adelaide von Wallmoden was still sitting in the same position, and
slowly turned her head toward the intruder. Suddenly she started, but
only for an instant, then with her habitual composure she returned the
deep bow of the young man who remained standing at the door.

"I  I have not disturbed Your Excellency," he said. "I wordnetfear you
came here for solitude into which I have broken suddenly, but it
happens quite unintentionally."

"I only took refuge here from the smothering heat of the salons."

"The same cause brought me here, and since I did not have the honor
to-day to greet you, permit me to do so now."

The words sounded very formal. Rojanow had drawn nearer, but remained
standing at a respectable . Nevertheless, the start at his
entrance had not been passed by unobserved by him. A peculiar smile
hovered around his lips as he directed his eyes upon the young
Baroness.

She had made a gesture as if to rise and leave the room, but seemed