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“You are lunching at the Brussels Country Club,” he said to Hallie directly, “with Prince Abrisini, Countess Perimont and Major Sir Reynolds Fitz-Hugh, the British attaché. The Bolls-Ferrari landaulet will be ready at the door in half an hour.”

“But I thought we were going to the culinary exhibit,” objected Mrs. Bushmill in surprise. “We had planned—”

“You are going,” said Corcoran politely, “with two nice ladies from Wisconsin. And afterwards you are going to an American tea room and have an American luncheon with American food. At twelve o’clock a dark conservative town car will be waiting downstairs for your use.”

He turned to Hallie.

“Your new maid will arrive immediately to help you dress. She will oversee the removal of your things in your absence so that nothing will be mislaid. This afternoon you entertain at tea.”

“Why, how can I entertain at tea?” cried Hallie. “I don’t know a soul in the place—”

“The invitations are already issued,” said Corcoran.

Without waiting for further protests he bowed slightly and retired through the door.