I wish I could say the same of some of the people whom I have met in our own circle of society." The Princess smiled tolerantly.
"Nowadays," she remarked, "it is perfectly true that men do take too great liberties.

Well, amuse yourself with your fisherman, my dear child.

It is your legitimate occupation in life to make fools of all manner of men, and there is no harm in your beginning as low down as you choose if it amuses you." Jeanne walked deliberately away.

The Princess laughed a little uneasily.

As she watched Jeanne ascend the stairs, Forrest and Cecil came out into the hall.