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It had occurred to me that he might draw up the statement,--
if Mrs. Blithers will forgive us in our haste--"
"He couldn't get here," said Mr. Blithers, and no more. He was
thinking too intently of something more important. "What's turned
up?"
"Turned up, Mr. Blithers?"
"Yes--in Groostock. What's taking you off in such a hurry?"
"The Prince has been away for nearly six months," said the Count, as
if that explained everything.
"Was it necessary to cable for him to come home?" persisted the
financier.
"Graustark and Dawsbergen are endeavouring to form an alliance, Mr.
Blithers, and Prince Robin's presence at the capitol is very much to
be desired in connection with the project."
"What kind of an alliance?"
The Count looked bored. "An alliance prescribed for the general
improvement of the two races, I should say, Mr. Blithers." He smiled.
"It would in no way impair the credit of Graustark, however. It is
what you might really describe as a family secret, if you will pardon
my flippancy."
The butler announced dinner.


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