J. J. Bell, The One Woman in the World (1913)
“ The real Sophia, Duchess of Lahlbach and Princess-elect of Felkenstein, had at last closed the green door upon the wood that still held for her a girlish dream. “I must go,” said Hilda von Tressler, looking adorably shy, and anywhere but at the young man who was coming toward her. “It is so big a relief that I have told the truth of who I truly am.” ”
J. J. Bell, The One Woman in the World (1913)
“ For example, she might walk alone within the castle gardens. To a girl of her position and brains, this was a boon. The people who cannot get into society are less to be pitied than those who cannot get out. She was allowed, also, to choose a new maid. Her favor fell on a damsel not quite so young as herself, but almost as pretty, and of good blood and breeding. Hilda von Tressler's poverty, or that of her family, had not debarred her from being Sophia's playmate in the old days; her pride did not now prevent her taking service with the duchess. ”
J. J. Bell, The One Woman in the World (1913)
“ In future I shall live in London like a very ordinary human being. I will——” Suddenly passion got the upper hand. Drawing the pieces of his flute from his breast, he flung them among the trees. He stooped for the sketchbook. “No!” she cried, and set her foot upon it. “No, you shall not! Oh, how foolish you are!” “How wise your grace is!” ”
