We never bow down to a title; it is to the wearers that we bow." This time her eyes fell.
"This sort of conversation is altogether new to me," she said, opening the fan.
"I hope that I have not offended your Highness," I said.
"Indeed, no.

But it seems so strange to have any one talk to me with such frankness and deliberation.

Have you no fear ?" "There is seldom fear where there is admiration.

If you had used the word awe, now----" Soft laughter rippled over the fan.

She had the most wonderful eyes.
"Are all Americans brave like yourself ?" she next asked.
"Brave?
What do you call brave ?" "Your utter lack of fear in my presence, in the first place: I am called dangerous.