"Of course, Serene Highness."
"Have the maids bring in the card index, then."
"With Highness's permission, I will ask the butler to help me. It's too heavy for girls."
"Not at all. Women were put into the world to wait on such as you and I. The woods are full of girls, while nice boys are few and far between. And you vulgarise a high-stepping horse by hard work."
So two nine-stone girls were ordered to carry in from an upper storey the great wooden case weighing a hundredweight, while His Highness and secretary looked on and, moreover, increased their task by foolish directions.
"The smaller legations where I am sending the unlicked cubs—fellows without an inkling of Greek art and antique beauty—we'll go through those first," said the Prince.
"May I ask Highness the purpose of our research?"
"Majesty is trying to find a hubby for—Nomina sunt odiosa. However, you know the party."
"Rich?"
"Wealthiest girl in the world."