[The White Sister by F. Marion Crawford]@TWC D-Link bookThe White Sister CHAPTER III 31/32
Before leaving the palace she sent for the butler, and told him that 'Signorina Angela' was to be requested to 'remove her effects' the next day.
She further condescended to inform him that the 'Signorina' had been ascertained to be a nameless foundling who had no share in the inheritance and must shift for herself, as it was not the intention of the Prince to support such a person.
The butler had learned something of the great Roman families during a brilliant career in the servants' hall, and he could have told some singularly romantic tales, but he had never had experience of anything like this.
He tried to look at the Princess for a moment before he answered her, but he could not face her glittering eyes. 'Very well, Excellency,' he said, bowing.
'Is the young lady to have her meals here till she leaves? The French governess is also staying in the house.' 'Send them up something from the servants' dinner,' the Princess answered. 'Very well, Excellency.' But the butler looked after her with considerable curiosity, watching her graceful figure as she went down the grand staircase and holding the swinging door open on the landing till she was out of sight.
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