He gave the letter back to her, saying,-- "So you are here to see the fashions.

It is a subject I know little about; but, judging by effect, I should say that the Princess von Steinheimer has nothing to learn from anyone present.

If I may touch on a topic so personal, your costume is what they call a creation, is it not, Princess ?" "It isn't bad," said the girl, looking down at her gown and then glancing up at him with merriment dancing in her eyes.

The diplomat had his elbow resting on the balustrade, his head leaning on his hand, and, quite oblivious to everything else, was gazing at her with such absorbed intentness that the girl blushed and cast down her eyes.

The intense admiration in his look was undisguised.