"I don't know if you remember me, but I must recall myself to thank you for your kindness to my daughter," he said, taking off his hat and not putting it on again.

"Prince Alexander Shtcherbatsky," said Madame Stahl, lifting upon him her heavenly eyes, in which Kitty discerned a look of annoyance.

" Delighted! I have taken a great fancy to your daughter.

" "You are still in weak health?" "Yes; I'm used to it," said Madame Stahl, and she introduced the prince to the Swedish count.