8/37 I shall go tiger-hunting with Nick, and pig-sticking, and riding, and--oh, scores of things. Besides, they're nearly all Indians at Sharapura, and one couldn't marry an Indian!" "Couldn't one ?" said Violet. "Wouldn't you like to be a ranee, Allegro? "Just think of it, dear! The power, the magnificence, the jewels! Oh, I believe I'd do anything for riches." "Violet! I wouldn't!" Olga spoke with strong emphasis and Violet laughed--a short, hard laugh. |