She took up her pen, and Lady Sunderland came quickly to the desk.
"What do you mean to do?" she asked curiously.
"I shall write to my lord, tell him my deep anger, and send his letter and a copy of mine to the Prince."
Lady Sunderland laid her hand gently on Mary's shoulder.
"Think a little——"
Mary lifted flashing eyes.
"Why should I think?"
"This is a crown you put aside so lightly!"
The Princess smiled wistfully.
"I should be a poor fool to risk what I have for a triple crown!"