She had been enjoying herself very much indeed.
"I am ready now," she said, standing up, "but must we go to Dorchester House?
I would so much rather go straight home.

I have not had such a good time since I have been in London." The Duke offered her his arm, ignoring altogether Count De Brensault, who was standing by.
"At least," he said, "you will permit me to see you to your carriage." The Princess smiled graciously.

It was bad enough to be ignored, as she certainly was to some extent, but on the other hand it was good for De Brensault to see Jeanne held in such esteem.

She took his arm and they followed down the room.

The Duke was bending down and talking earnestly to Jeanne; this surprised the Princess.
"I wonder," she remarked, more to herself than to her companion, "what he is saying." De Brensault shrugged his shoulders.
"I do not care," he said.