It is an indignity, and I have wished at least to make it difficult for them.

But I have a little document in my writing-desk which I have only to sign and send back to the Prince." "Then it will be all over ?" The Baroness lifted her hand, and dropped it again.

"Of course I shall keep my title; at least, I shall be at liberty to keep it if I choose.
And I suppose I shall keep it.

One must have a name.

And I shall keep my pension.