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Updated: June 13, 2025
He is a person of great importance in his own country, also a student of world-politics I he never have I encountered such discrimination in one so young. It was because of my admiration for his talents and my confidence in his integrity that I consented to deliver a message for him." Kalora squirmed in her pillows, and turned eagerly to face Popova. "A message? For me?" she cried, eagerly.
And it was a very wise decision, for the daily program was complicated and the Legation would have been kept exceedingly busy. Popova became merely a sort of footman, or modified chaperon. He knew that he had no real authority and seldom attempted even the most timid suggestions as to her conduct. Once or twice he mentioned health-food and dieting, and was pooh-poohed into a corner.
Thus, while he was ashamed of her physical imperfections, he admired her cleverness. Often he said to Popova: "I tell you, she might make some man a sprightly and entertaining companion, even if she is slender." Whereupon the crafty Popova would reply: "Be patient, your Excellency. We shall yet have her as round as a dumpling."
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