As the remaining glove was of no use to me, I had great pleasure in sending it to him, but warned him that if the story of the gloves ever came to the ears of my husband, I should deny having either owned or worn them.

I should like to see Don's amazed look when the other glove drops out of my letter, which was a bulky package and cost ever so much in postage.

I think the sending of the glove was an inspiration.

I fancy his lordship will be now completely deluded, and that you need have no further fear of his finding you." Jennie read this letter over once or twice, and in spite of her friendly feeling for the Princess, there was something in the epistle that jarred on her.

Nevertheless she wrote and thanked the Princess for what she had done, and then she tried to forget all about everything pertaining to the ball.