She makes one condition, however." "And that ?" "She insists upon it that I present Sir Everard Dominey." The latter did not attempt to conceal his perturbation.
"I need scarcely point out to you, sir," he protested, "that any association between the Princess and myself is likely to largely increase the difficulties of my position here." The Ambassador sighed.
"I quite appreciate that," he admitted.

"Both Seaman and I have endeavoured to reason with her, but, as you are doubtless aware, the Princess is a woman of very strong will.

She is also very powerfully placed here, and it is the urgent desire of the Court at Berlin to placate in every way the Hungarian nobility.

You will understand, of course, that I speak from a political point of view only.

I cannot ignore the fact of your unfortunate relations with the late Prince, but in considering the present position you will, I am sure, remember the greater interests." His visitor was silent for a moment.
"You say that the Princess is waiting here ?" "She is with my wife and asks for your escort home.