"I did it! I was determined to do it! As I passed the King I dug him in in the ribs with my elbow.

Now I am satisfied." "I soon disposed of the young woman," recorded her partner of the dance, "and never 'attempted her' again." There were other eccentric Americans at large in Europe in those days besides the fair belle of Stonington.

One of them, in Rome, wore a decoration that excited the curiosity of his host, the Austrian Minister.

His Excellency finally found the opportunity to refer to it questioningly.

"Sir!" said the American, drawing himself up.