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Immediately after tea the Archduchess rose to leave the Hungarian house, saying that she had letters to write, neglected in the morning. She had included all in the slight explanation, but as she passed Fessenden she raised her eyes irresistibly. He was looking as haughty and distant as she was attempting to feel. Again their positions were subtly reversed.
"Would you like to see my new rooms? " she asked hurriedly. "I think them very charming. Perhaps you will come up with Alexandra -- in an hour?"