She trains in no one's camp.

Indeed, socially she has been neglected in the North, for reasons said to have been urged in diplomatic circles." "Something of an intrigante, eh ?" "At least enough to excite the anger and suspicion of Austria, the interest of England, the concern of France;--that's all!" "Of what age is she ?" "Of about that age, my dear Sir, which our children or grandchildren might claim.

I should say, twenty-three, twenty-four,--not over twenty-six, perhaps.

It is difficult to say.

I have met her but rarely." "You have me at disadvantage, even so," smiled the other.