"You are a most wonderful young woman," he said; "read that." "I have been told so by more observing men than you, Prince von Steinheimer," said the girl, taking the telegram.

It was from the manager of the bank in Vienna, and it ran: "Special messenger leaves with package by the Meran express to-night." "Just as I thought," said Miss Jennie; "the diamonds never left the bank.

I suppose those idiots of servants which the Princess has round her didn't know what they took away from Vienna and what they left.
Then, when the diamonds were missing, they completely lost their heads--not that anyone in the castle has much wit to spare.

I never saw such an incompetent lot." The Prince laughed.
"You think, perhaps, I have not wit enough to see that my wife cares for me, is that it?
Is that why you gave me my own letters ?" "Oh, you are well mated! The Princess now does me the honour of being jealous.

Think of that! As if it were possible that I should take any interest in you, for I have seen real men in my time." The Prince regarded her with his most severe expression.
"Are you not flattering yourself somewhat, young lady ?" "Oh, dear no! I take it as the reverse of flattering to be supposed that I have any liking for such a ninny as you are.