That is the truth, my dear Count." "It is all very well," the Count answered, "but the money I have advanced you ?" "You took your own risk," the Princess answered, coldly.

"I was not to know that you were expecting to repay yourself out of Jeanne's fortune.
It is not too late.

You are not married to her." "No," the Count said slowly, "I am not married to her." The Princess watched him from the corners of her eyes.

He was evidently very much distracted.

He walked up and down the room.