The chief raised his head.

He had not heard his excellency laugh like that in many moons.

"Report to me your progress.

Unfortunately my informant does not state just where these fellows are to be found." "That is my business, your Excellency." "Good luck to you!" responded Herbeck, with a gesture of dismissal.
When her highness came in from her morning's ride she found the duke waiting in her apartments.
"Why, father," kissing him, "what brings you here ?" "A little idea I have in mind." He drew her down to the arm of the chair.

"We all have our little day-dreams." "Who does not, father ?" She slid her arm round his neck.