"Your Majesty," said she, "it seems as though it should be Poland's turn now."
"Dear Countess, what do you mean?"
"After Lubomirska there was Cosel, and after her it seems necessary to choose some one from Warsaw."
"But I desire to remain faithful to Countess Anna."
"In Dresden," replied Countess Przebendowska; "but in Warsaw, and during her absence--"
The King smiled.
"Has your Majesty looked at the beauties in our theatres?" she continued.
"No, I have not!"
"Then I will take the liberty of attracting your Majesty's attention to one of them. There is not another here prettier or sweeter than she is. She is young, and has a beautiful hand."
"Who is she?" asked the King.