"Not now—by and by."
"When?"
"When you have found yours another room."
"Which?"
Marguerite looked meaningly at her friend, who, after a moment's silence, laughed.
"So be it," said the duchess; "alliance firmer than ever."
"Friendship ever sincere!"
"And the word, in case we need each other?"
"The triple name of your triple god, 'Eros, Cupido, Amor.'"
And the two princesses separated after one more kiss, and pressing each other's hand for the twentieth time.