Chapter 13 IN THE JAPONICA WALK

The Regent signed the last document, and, pushing it across the table, laid aside the pen.

"How much better it would be if that were 'Armand, Rex,'" she said.

The Prime Minister was putting up his papers.

"And better, still, if it were 'Dehra, Regina,'" he returned, closing the portfolio and locking it.

She made a gesture of dissent.