and if you possess sufficient self-command for the purpose, it is not impossible but that we may again enjoy the pleasure of your company.” “Ladies,” I replied, “I understand not what you mean; pray explain yourselves more clearly.”
“Well,” said one of them, “to satisfy you, we must acquaint you that we are all princesses, daughters of kings. We live here together in the manner you have seen; but at the end of every year we are
and if you possess sufficient self-command for the purpose, it is not impossible but that we may again enjoy the pleasure of your company.” “Ladies,” I replied, “I understand not what you mean; pray explain yourselves more clearly.”
“Well,” said one of them, “to satisfy you, we must acquaint you that we are all princesses, daughters of kings. We live here together in the manner you have seen; but at the end of every year we are
