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. Including those in Parisian beauties, according to my information. Was not the celebrated Diana de Lys a creation of his?

. Are you referring to the Comtesse Diana de Lys?

. Ah! So he has also made her Comtesse?

. She is an extraordinarily intelligent woman, who dominates the Comte by her ability. She is able to do with him whatever she wants, even to the point of marriage, which is exactly what she wants.

. Do you know, this gossip interests me? These people fight, they live

. They do; and you will find plenty of them here. No doubt Your Highness's life has been rather retired, as unquestionably is better suited to the tastes of Your Highness; it facilitates without attracting attention. Did you ever hear of the Wilf and Wulf Concerts Company?

. What was the name of the company?

. A most ingenious device for preparing the ground so that one may meet everybody, whatever one may have in mind, all the while apparently in the exclusive pursuit of art—that is to say, Wilf's music. An immense theatre is to be erected—nothing else is mentioned in public. Perhaps Your Highness would be interested to attend a little concert at the Comte's villa? The Comte would deem it a great honor if you would accept his invitation.

. I should be charmed. You said, did you not, that the company would be rather mixed?

. Highness!

. Oh! The guests will all be distinguished people. His Highness, Prince Stephen, has promised to be present.