I have always thought it terribly unfair that my husband should have left me nothing but an annuity, and this great fortune to the child.

However, as you are both rich, it seems to me that settlements will not be necessary.
On your honeymoon you can go and see her trustees in Paris, and you yourself will, of course, then take over the management of her fortune." De Brensault looked thoughtful for a moment or two.
"Perhaps," he said, "it would be better if I had a business interview with her trustees before the ceremony." "Just as you like," the Princess answered carelessly.

"Monsieur Laplanche is in Cairo just now, but he will be back in Paris in a few weeks' time.

Perhaps you would rather delay everything until then ?" "No!" De Brensault said, after a moment's hesitation.

"I would like to delay nothing.