"You seem to seek a personal application in what I say." "I admit, Princess, that several times this evening I have been completely at sea." "And what is worse, Lord Donal, you have shown it, which is the one unforgivable fault in diplomacy." "You are quite right.

If I had you to teach me, I would be an ambassador within the next five years, or at least a minister." The girl looked at him over the top of her fan, covert merriment lurking in her eyes.
"When you visit Schloss Steinheimer you might ask the Prince if he objects to my giving you lessons." Here there was another interruption, and the announcement was made that the United States Ambassador desired to renew his acquaintance with the Princess von Steinheimer.

Lord Donal made use of an impatient exclamation more emphatic than he intended to give utterance to, but on looking at his companion in alarm, he saw in her glance a quick flash of gratitude as unmistakable as if she had spoken her thanks.

It was quite evident that the girl had no desire to meet his Excellency, which is not to be wondered at, as she had already encountered him three times in her capacity of journalist.

He not only knew the Princess von Steinheimer, but he knew Jennie Baxter as well.
She leaned back in her chair and said wearily,-- "I seem to be having rather an abundance of diplomatic society this evening.