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Updated: July 25, 2025
The crested sheet bore the address of the Dalmatian Embassy in Paris, and was from the lovable old Countess Oreshefski, whose husband was the honoured Ambassador. "My dearest little Natalie," the cordial note of invitation began, and concluded with a reassurance that the Countess expected her on the ninth of May, without fail. Yes the ninth of May that was to-morrow.
The Countess had always warmly welcomed Paul, when Count Oreshefski presided over the legation house in London, and Paul had responded to her motherly interest by opening his heart to a greater extent even than to his own mother, the proud Lady Henrietta. For the Countess had known and loved his Queen a fact which formed an unalterable bond of sympathy between them.
He is an old friend of the Countess Oreshefski. I met him at her house in Paris. Sir Paul will be our guest until to-morrow," she added. The young man grasped Paul's hand warmly. "A friend of the good Countess is most welcome," he exclaimed. "I am only sorry that your stay is to be so short." Clearly, Mademoiselle was determined that Paul should not remain with them long.
Paul wasted no time. Another hour found him at the Dalmatian Embassy, face to face with the Countess Oreshefski, who was instantly all sympathy as she noted his agitation. "My dear lady," he said to her, "you will not think it strange, I hope, if I ask your help in a matter of great importance to me?" "What is it, Sir Paul?
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