"I only know that Maggie is deeply interested." "I think," his companion continued softly, "that she will become my Princess.

You have never visited China, Lord Dorminster," he went on, "so you have little idea, perhaps, as to the manner of our lives.

Some day I will hope to be your host, so until then, as I may not speak of my own possessions, may I go just so far as this?
Your cousin will be very happy in China.

This is a great country, but the very air you breathe is cloyed with your national utilitarianism.

Mine is a country of beautiful thoughts, of beautiful places, of quiet-living and sedate people.