"Don't you see we are not alone ?" Yolanda turned in surprise toward me, and the duke said:-- "Go by the right door, Sir Karl.

I will be with you at once.

I wish to speak with the duchess." He hurriedly followed his wife and left me alone with Yolanda.
"Fraeulein, my intrusion was unintentional," I stammered.

"I followed the duke at his request." "Fraeulein!" exclaimed the girl, lifting her head and looking a very queen in miniature.

"Fraeulein! Do you know, sir, to whom you speak ?" "I beg your pardon, most gracious princess," I replied.