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That was precisely the kind of flattery pleasing to Elizabeth

"Think you so, flatterer?" asked Elizabeth "Well, for once I will

believe your words, and assume that the Princess Elizabeth may be

fair without the aid of splendor in dress We therefore accept the

invitation, Woronzow Announce that to the regent's ," continued Elizabeth after a pause, a cloud

passing over her usually so cheerful countenance, "yes it is still a

reat Peter to be so

poor that she is not able to dress herself suitably to her rank Ah,

how huh position, when I cannot even

properly reward you, my friends, for your fidelity and attachnificantly remarked

Grunstein "One day, when an ienerous heart be able to act according to its noble

instincts"

"Still the sa Razuers "Pay no

attention to him, Alexis, he is an enthusiast who drea but a ball-dress, that in it I may please

you, my friend!"

"Oh, you always pleaseare you

when--"

The conclusion of his flattering speech he whispered so low that it was

heard by no one but the princess