" The old prince too had come in from his study after the doctor's departure, and after presenting his cheek to Dolly, and saying a few words to her, he turned to his wife: "How have you settled it? you're going? Well, and what do you mean to do with me?" "I suppose you had better stay here, Alexander," said his wife.

"That's as you like.

" "Mamma, why shouldn't father come with us?" said Kitty.

" It would be nicer for him and for us too.