"But the consequences!" protested Kitty, now terrified.
"Consequences? I shall find a way to avoid them."
"But supposing some one who knows the real princess happens along?" said Worth, putting in his final argument.
"If I get into trouble of that sort, her Highness will help me out. I thank Mr. O'Mally for his suggestion."
"Don't mention it," returned O'Mally dryly. Inwardly he was cursing his impulsive Irish blood.
"It is agreed, then, that to-morrow we depart for Florence as the Principessa di Monte Bianca and suite?"
Tears began to fill Kitty's eyes. To have everything spoiled like this! La Signorina would land them all in prison.
"There's a legal side to it," Smith advanced cautiously. "The law may not see the jest from your point of view."
"I believe I am clever enough to meet any contingency of that order."
"I give up," said Worth despondently. "But your princess must be a very dear friend for you to take such liberties with her name."