XXI MR. BLITHERS ARRIVES IN GRAUSTARK

XXII A VISIT TO THE CASTLE

XXIII PINGARI'S

XIV JUST WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED




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Her eyes were starry bright, her red lips were parted.
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"You will be her choice," said the other, without the quiver of an
eye-lash.

"I shall pray for continuous rough weather."

The dignified Ministry of Graustark sat agape.




CHAPTER I

MR. AND MRS. BLITHERS DISCUSS MATRIMONY