"Shakespeare," the secretary replied, "tells us that 'one man in his time plays many parts.' Under what various aspects the Prince's character may have presented itself, in his younger days, I am no t able to tell you. Since l have been here, he has played the part of a martyr to illness, misunderstood by his doctors.""And his daughter, the Princess--what do you say of her?""Ah, she is not so easily described! I can only appeal to your memory of other women like her, whom you must often have seen--women who are tall and fair, and fragile and elegant; who have delicate aquiline noses and melting blue eyes--women who have often charmed you by their tender smiles and their supple graces of movement. As for the character of this popular young lady, I must not influence you either way; study it for yourself.""Without a hint to guide me?"
"With a suggestion," he replied, "which may be worth considering.
If you wish to please the Princess, begin by endeavoring to win the good graces of the Baroness.""Who is the Baroness?"
