"Do you think the Rajah does ?" "I don't know," said Tessa seriously.

"I went to the palace at Bhulwana once to see them.

But the Rajah wasn't there.

They were very kind," she added dispassionately, "but rather silly.

I don't wonder the Rajah likes white men's wives best." "Oh, quite natural," agreed Tommy.
"He gave Mother a beautiful ring with a diamond in it," went on Tessa, delighted to have secured his attention and watching furtively for some sign of interest from Monck also.