I would like to marry Mademoiselle Jeanne at once, if it can be arranged." "To tell you the truth," the Princess said, "I think it would be much the best way out of a very difficult situation.

I am finding Jeanne very difficult to manage, and I am quite sure that she will be happier and better off married.

I am proposing, if you are willing, to exercise my authority absolutely.

If she shows the slightest reluctance to accept you, I propose that we all go over to Paris.

I shall know how to arrange things there." De Brensault smiled.