"
He scowled. "He's a loafer, Lou. No good in the world. I don't like
the way you let--"
"He is of a very good family, my dear. I--"
"Is he--er--in love with her?"
"Certainly."
"Good Lord!"
"And why not? Isn't every one she meets in love with her?"
"I--I suppose so," he admitted sheepishly. His face brightened. "And
there's no reason why this Prince shouldn't fall heels over head, is
there? Well, there you are! That will make a difference in the
settlement, believe me--a difference of a couple of millions at
least, if--"
She arose abruptly. "You are positively disgusting, Will. Can't you
think of anything but--"
"Say, ain't that Maudie coming up the drive now? Sure it is! By
gracious, did you ever see anything to beat her? She's got 'em all
beat a mile when it comes to looks and style and--Oh, by the way,"
lowering his voice to a hoarse, confidential whisper, "--I wouldn't
say anything to her about the marriage just yet if I were you. I want
to look him over first."
CHAPTER II
TWO COUNTRIES DISCUSS MARRIAGE
Prince Robin of Graustark was as good-looking a chap as one would see
in a week's journey.
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