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The reception-rooms of Seyre House, by some people considered the finest in London, were crowded that night by a brilliant and cosmopolitan assembly. For some time John stood by the prince's side and was introduced to more people than he had ever met before in his life. Presently, however, he was discovered by his friend Amerton.
"Queer thing your being here, a friend of the prince and all that! " the young man remarked. "Where's Miss Sophy this evening?"