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"Many feel the same way here," Olivia said courteously

"There would be-how do you say it…"

"Revolution?" Harry supplied

"Chaos?" Olivia guessed

"Chaos," Alexei selected "Yes, that is it Revolution I do not fear"

"We would all be wise to learn from the experiences of the French," Harry said

Prince Alexei turned on him with fire in his eyes "The French were stupid They allowed the bourgeoisie too many freedoms We do not make this land, either," Harry said softly, "although I expect it is for different reasons"

Olivia’s breath caught He’d spoken with such quiet conviction, in such contrast to his earlier flippancies His serious tone could not help but capture the moment Even Prince Alexei paused and turned to him with an expression that ell, not respect, exactly, for he clearly did not appreciate the conition, an acknowledgment of Harry as a worthy opponent

"Our conversation grows so serious," she declared "It is far too early in the day for such talk" And when that failed to garner an immediate response, she added, "I can’t bear political discussions when the sun is shining"

Actually, what she couldn’t bear washerself out to be a complete ninny She adored political discussions, at any ti, either

"We arefro her speechless What was he doing?

"Can you forgive us?" he ht her knuckles to his lips "Please"

"Of course," she finally got out "It is-"

"Nothing," Harry put in "I believe that is the word you’re looking for?"

She would have glared at him if she could have seen hi her entire breadth of vision "You are of course forgiven, Your Highness," she said "I was being silly"

"It is the right of all beautiful women to be silly when they wish"

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"You reat many appointments here in London," Harry said, once Alexei had resu confused and annoyed by the change of subject

Olivia jumped in to translate "I think what Sir Harry means is that you must have many commitments, many people to meet"

"Yes," Alexei said