She chose Anton for her adjutant, and it was a pretty sight to see how kindly she gave each one his cup, how watchful she was lest the sugar-bowl and the cream-jug should be interrupted in their rounds, and at the same time how she contrived to bow to her passing acquaintance, and to carry on a conversation with any friends of her brother's who came up to her.

She was very lovely thus.

Anton and Fink both felt how well her serene activity became her; and Fink said, "If this be for you a day of recreation, I do not envy your other days.

No princess has such a reception--so many to bow, smile, and speak to as you; but you get on capitally, and have no doubt studied it.

Now comes the mayor himself to pay his compliments.