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Updated: May 7, 2025
Known to London society as Monsieur Zalenska, the Prince had come up to town with the Verdaynes, and was apparently enjoying to the utmost the frivolities of London life.
Usually among the first to depart on such occasions as these, this time he remained until almost all the crowd had made their adieux. And it was with a keen sense of disappointment that he at last entered his carriage for the home of the Verdaynes.
The message was signed by the Verdaynes' solicitor, and read: Sir Charles very ill. Come immediately. Before they left the house, Paul sought Opal for a few last words. There were no obstacles placed in his way now by anxious parental authority. He smiled cynically as he noticed how clear the way was made for him, now that Opal was "safeguarded" by her betrothal.
"No one knows what he is, Opal; nor who. That is, no one but the Verdaynes. He has always made a mystery of himself." Opal clapped her small hands childishly. "Charming! My ideal knight in the flesh! But how shall I attract him?" She knitted her brows and pondered as seriously as though the fate of nations depended upon her decision. "Shall I send him my card, Alice, and ask him to call?
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