Now they want to dissolve the marriage.

Prince Adolf, between ourselves, is a ninny; but his brother, who is a clever man, has plans for him.

Eugenia, naturally enough, makes difficulties; not, however, that I think she cares much--she 's a very clever woman; I 'm sure you 'll like her--but she wants to bother them.

Just now everything is en l'air." The cheerful, off-hand tone in which her visitor related this darkly romantic tale seemed to Gertrude very strange; but it seemed also to convey a certain flattery to herself, a recognition of her wisdom and dignity.

She felt a dozen impressions stirring within her, and presently the one that was uppermost found words.