She paused at the entrance.
The prince was working at the lathe and after glancing round continued his work.
The enormous study was full of things evidently in constant use.
The large table covered with books and plans, the tall glass-fronted bookcases with keys in the locks, the high desk for writing while standing up, on which lay an open exercise book, and the lathe with tools laid ready to hand and shavings scattered around--all indicated continuous, varied, and orderly activity.