CHAPTER XVI.
"I LOVE you too much, my Sophie, to be called the Princess Zobraska's husband." "And I love you too much, dear, to wish to be called anything else than Paul Savelli's wife." That was their position, perfectly defined, perfectly understood.

They had arrived at it after many arguments and kisses and lovers' protestations.
"Such as I am I am," cried Paul.

"A waif and stray, an unknown figure coming out of the darkness.

I have nothing to give you but my love." "Are there titles or riches on earth of equal value ?" "But I must give you more.

The name Paul Savelli itself must be a title of honour." "It is becoming that," said the Princess.