Open fires burned brilliantly in iron tripods within the doorway of the tent, and at intervals in the gardens.
In a large hall a string band consoled those whose years or lungs would not permit of the more vigorous out-door entertainments.
Steinmetz made known to Paul Maggie's desire to risk her life on the ice-hills, and gallantly proposed to take care of the princess until his return.
"Then," said Etta gayly, "you must skate.

It is much too cold to stand about.

They are going to dance a cotillon." "If it is your command, princess, I obey with alacrity." Etta spoke rapidly, looking round her all the while with the bright enjoyment which overspreads the faces of some women at almost any form of entertainment, provided there be music, brilliant lights, and a crowd of people.

One cannot help wondering a little what the minds of such fair ladies must consist of, to be thrown off their balance by such outward influences.

Etta's eyes gleamed with excitement.