The decision of the directors was utterly incomprehensible under the
circumstances.
Vastly disturbed, Count Quinnox took the first train to New York,
accompanied by Truxton King, who was confident that outside
influences had been brought to bear upon the situation, influences
inimical to Graustark. Both were of the opinion that Russia had
something to do with it, although the negotiations had been conducted
with all the secrecy permissible in such cases.
"We may be able to get to the banks through Blithers," said King.
"How could he possibly be of assistance to us?" the Count inquired.
"He happens to be a director in both concerns, besides being such a
power in the financial world that his word is almost law when it
comes to the big deals."
All the way down to the city Count Quinnox was thoughtful, even pre-
occupied. They were nearing the Terminal when he leaned over and,
laying his hand on King's knee, said, after a long interval of
silence between them:
"I suppose you know that Graustark has not given up hope that Prince
Robin may soon espouse the daughter of our neighbour, Dawsbergen.
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