Why, then, should Paul be blamed for walking on air instead of greasy pavement on the way from Berkeley Square to Portland Place?
Moreover, as sanity returned to him, his quick sense recognized in his Princess's offer to support him, a lovely indiscretion.

Foreign ladies of high position must be chary of their public appearances.

Between the row-boat on the Serpentine and the platform in the drill hall, Hickney Heath, the difference was but one of degree.

And for him alone was this indiscretion about to be committed.

His exultation was tempered by tender solicitude.
At dinner that evening--he was dining alone with the Winwoods--he said: "I've persuaded the Princess to come to our meeting on Friday.