I have been talking to her for a long time this afternoon.

Frankly, I do not know which would be best--to give up the idea of anything of the sort for some time, or to--to--" "To what ?" De Brensault demanded, as the Princess hesitated.
"To take extreme measures," the Princess answered slowly.

"Mind, I would not consider such a thing for a moment, if I were not fully convinced that Jeanne, when she is a little older, would be perfectly satisfied with what we have done.

On the other hand, one hesitates naturally to worry the child." "She will not see me ?" De Brensault asked.

"It is possible that I might be able to persuade her." "You would do more harm than good," the Princess answered decidedly.
"She is terrified just now at the idea.