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| I. The Adventure Begins | 3 |
| II. The Inadvertence of Frau Johann | 24 |
| III. The Young Man With the Bare Knees | 34 |
| IV. Max Versus Maximilian | 66 |
| V. Not Down In The Programme | 81 |
| VI. The Honours Of The Day | 98 |
| VII. Ten Minutes Grace | 107 |
| VIII. The Bear In His Den | 131 |
| IX. A White Night | 152 |
| X. "The Emperor Will Understand" | 186 |
| XI. The Last Of The Magic Citrons | 202 |
| XII. Between Man And Man | 221 |
| XIII. News By Telephone | 248 |
| XIV. The Chancellor's Luck | 256 |
| XV. The Oldness Of The Chancellor | 284 |
| XVI. The Opening Of A Door | 297 |
| XVII. The Third Course | 302 |
The Adventure of Princess Sylvia
CHAPTER I
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
"Who is Sylvia? What is she,
That all our swains commend her?"
"I'm dashed if I do!" said the Princess.
"My dear—if anyone should hear you!" groaned the Grand Duchess. "He is a most estimable young man, I am sure, and a very suitable match."