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`` It is to explain its loss , and to warn the Ambassador that I am here . '' `` His Excellency is exceedingly busy -- will you not relate the circumstances to me ? '' `` My instructions from Madame Durrand are most specific that I am to deal only with his Excellency , '' Mrs. Clephane explained -- with such a dazzling smile that the secretary 's eyes fairly popped . `` Wo n't you please tell him I 'm here , and that I have a luncheon engagement at one o'clock . '' The secretary hesitated . Again the smile smote him full in the face -- and he hesitated no longer . `` Come with me , Madame Clephane , '' he replied `` His Excellency is occupied at present , but I 'll deliver your message . ''