I suppose it can be done ?" The man of science smiled and looked at her for a moment, but did not reply.

"You will oblige my friend, I hope," said the Princess.
"I should be delighted to oblige any friend of your Highness," answered the chemist slowly, "but, unfortunately, in this instance I have orders from an authority not to be disputed." "What orders ?" demanded the Princess.
"I promised the analysis at four o'clock to-morrow, and at that hour it will be ready for the young lady.

I am ordered not to show the analysis to anyone before that time." "Those orders came from the Director of Police, I suppose ?" The chemist bowed low, but did not speak.
"I understand how it is, Jennie; he came here immediately after seeing you home.

I suppose he visited you again within the hour after he left with this young lady--is that the case, Herr Feltz ?" "Your Highness distresses me by asking questions that I am under pledge not to answer." "Is the analysis completed ?" "That is another question which I sincerely hope your Highness will not press." "Very well, Herr Feltz, I shall ask you a question or two of which you will not be so frightened.

I have told my friend here that you would do anything for me, but I see I have been mistaken." The chemist made a deprecatory motion of his hands, spreading them out and bowing.