That means that I increase the stakes and the prize pops up." The Princess rose to her feet.

She crossed the room to meet Jeanne with outstretched arms.
"Shut up, you fool!" she said to the Count in passing.

"Jeanne my child," she added, "is it really you ?" Jeanne accepted the proffered embrace, without enthusiasm.

She recognized the Count, however, with a little wave of colour.
"Yes," she said quietly, "I have come back.

I am sorry I went away.