I said, at last, that American men did not value women like sheep by their flesh and fleece and the money they were rated at in the market.

I hit him square that time, prince or no prince!" "Yes, you did, indeed," said Jean vaguely.

Her keen eyes followed Lucy and the prince, who were loitering through the gallery, pausing before the faded portraits.

"You think it is only her money that draws him after us ?" "Why, of course! A fellow like that could not appreciate Miss Dunbar's beauty and wit." "You think Lucy witty ?" said Jean dryly.

"And you think she would not marry for a title ?" "I don't believe any pure American girl would sell herself, like a sheep in the shambles! And she is pure! A lamb, a lily! cried Perry, growing incoherent in his heat.
"She would not if her heart were preoccupied," said Jean thoughtfully.
"And you think----" he said breathlessly.
But Jean only laughed, and said no more.
The guide had been paying profound deference to Prince Wolfburgh, keeping close to his heels.