"If Charlotte doesn't understand me, it is that I've prevented her.

I've chosen to deceive her and to lie to her." The Prince kept his eyes on her.

"I know what you've chosen to do.

But I've chosen to do the same." "Yes," said Maggie after an instant--"my choice was made when I had guessed yours.

But you mean," she asked, "that she understands YOU ?" "It presents small difficulty!" "Are you so sure ?" Maggie went on.
"Sure enough.