"I am inclined to agree with you.

Her aunt, with whom she lives, is a confirmed invalid, so she is a good deal with me.

Her mother was my half-sister." The Prince bowed.
"She will marry, I suppose ?" he said.
"Naturally," the Duchess answered.

"Sir Charles, poor fellow, is a hopeless victim.

I should not be surprised if she married him, some day or other." The Prince looked behind for a moment; then he stopped to admire a magnificent orchid.
"It will be great good fortune for Sir Charles Somerfield," he said.
Somerfield scarcely waited until the little party were out of sight.
"Penelope," he exclaimed, "you've given that man four dances!" "I am afraid," she answered, "that I should have given him eight if he had asked for them." He rose to his feet.
"Will you allow me to take you back to your aunt ?" he asked.
"No!" she answered.