But how was she to meet Norbert?
And how bring over the money-raking Duke to her side?
Before, however, she could decide on any plan, she felt that she must see Norbert.

He was pointed out to her one day at Mass, and she was struck by his beauty and by an ease of manner which even his shabby dress could not conceal.

By the quick perception which many women possess, she dived into Norbert's inmost soul; she felt that he had suffered, and her sympathy for him brought with it the dawn of love, and by the time she had left the chapel she had registered a solemn vow that she would one day be Norbert's wife.

But she did not acquaint her parents with this determination on her part, preferring to carry out her plans without any aid or advice.

Mademoiselle Diana was shrewd and practical, and not likely to err from want of judgment.