I have not seen her in the interval, but until you showed me the telegraphic message there was no question in my mind regarding her." "But the American Ambassador is positive." "Then he has more confidence in his eyesight than I have.

If such a question, like international difficulties, is to be settled by the Embassies, let us refer it to Austria, who held a long conversation with the lady in my presence.

Your Excellency," he continued to the Austrian Ambassador, who was hovering near, waiting to speak to his host, "The Duke of Chiselhurst has some doubt that the lady who has just departed is the Princess von Steinheimer.

You spoke with her, and can therefore decide with authority, for his Grace seems disinclined to accept my testimony." "Not the Princess?
Nonsense.

I know her very well indeed, and a most charming lady she is.