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Philip bowed gravely enough. He was quite sincere in saying that he was glad to meet the distinguished Japanese statesman. He was an astute young man enough, and it needed no outsider to tell him that this lunch party was something more than mere conventional politeness on Sherringborne's part.
"I happened to be staying in the neighbourhood," the Prince said. "And as I have not seen Lord Sherringborne since his illness, I thought I might take the liberty of inviting myself here to lunch. This is quite a friendly visit. Indeed, it would be sacrilege almost to discuss politics on such a heavenly day. Besides, I believe Lord Sherringborne has been strictly forbidden to do any work for the present."