"God bless me, man!" Radnor exclaimed; "for a bachelor you are wondrous wise."
"Maybe that's why he is a bachelor," said Lady Helen.
"But even the wise get foolish at times," I said—and smiled at her. And she made a face at me behind her fan.
Then the Princess arose and, taking Lord Radnor's arm, she led the way down the garden. I came last with Lady Radnor. When we reached the exit Dehra insisted upon waiting until the Radnors and Courtney had gone. She was, she said, helping me do the honors. Then, when her own carriage was at the door, she turned to the Countess Giska.
"His Highness will drive with me," she said. "Major Moore, will you escort the Countess?"
"But, Dehra——" I protested.
She was in the brougham, now.
"You will not permit me to drive alone to the Palace," she said.
"But, Dehra——" I began again.
She reached over and took my hand.