These are solid matters, and must be dealt with carefully." "But, good gracious, Prince Wolfburgh!" cried Miss Vance, "how did you find out about Lucy's investments ?" He looked at her in amazement.

"Meine gnadigste Fraulein! It is not possible that you supposed that in such a matter as this men leap into the dark--the men of rank, princes, counts, English barons, who marry the American mees?
That they do not know for what they exchange their--all that they give?
I will tell you," with a condescending smile.

"There are agents in the States--in New York--in Chicago--in--how do you name it?
St.Sanata.

They furnish exact information as to the dot of the lady who will, perhaps, marry here.
Oh, no! We do not leap into the dark!" "So I perceive," said Clara dryly.

"And may I inquire, your Highness, what financial arrangement you propose, in case she becomes your wife ?" "Assuredly." He hastily unfolded a large paper.