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The Prince de Chambordine was the first of the larger party to notice the quiet but unhurried departure of their neighbours. He was just in time to wave his hand in farewell as Alexander looked back from the door.
"Your friend," his hostess remarked, "seems to be a man of great distinction. His face is familiar to me but I cannot for the moment recall his name."