Now, with reference to the coat, sir; will you have it finished with braid or not?
Silk braid, of course, sir." "Augusta ?" demanded the Senator.
"Is braid _de nouveau_ ?" asked momma.
"Not precisely, madam, but the Prince certainly has worn it this season while he didn't last." "Do you refer to Wales ?" asked poppa.
"Yes, sir.

He's very generally mentioned simply as 'The Prince.' His Royal Highness is very conservative, so to speak, about such things, so when he takes up a style we generally count on its lasting at least through one season.

I can assure you, sir, the Prince has appeared in braid.

You needn't be afraid to order it." "I think," put in momma, "that braid would make a very neat finish, love." Poppa walked slowly towards the door, considering the matter.

With his hand on the knob he turned round.
"No," he said, "I don't think that's reason enough for me.