"I anticipate nothing but dinners, balls and diplomatic receptions.

I have never been there, it will all be new to me.

Think of seeing Egypt, the Holy Lands, Russia, France and Spain, and yet not seeing the very heart of the continent! Thank goodness, I know the language." "And will she not be a sensation ?" joined in Ethel.
"A decided sensation," said I, scrutinizing the beautiful face so near me.

What if they met, as probably they would--Phyllis and Gretchen?
"Phyllis," said I, suddenly, "where were you born ?" "Where was I born ?" with a wondering little laugh; "in America.

Where did you suppose ?" "Eden," said I.