The Illustrious Prince by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
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"It isn't only that," she continued. "He reminds me of that man whom we all used to go and hear preach at the Oratory. He was the same in the pulpit and when one saw him in the street. His eyes seemed to see through one; he seemed to be living in a world of his own." "He was a religious Johnny, of course," Sir Charles remarked. "They do walk about with their heads in the air." Lady Grace smiled. "Perhaps it is religion with the Prince," she said,--"religion of a sort." "I tell you what I do think," Sir Charles murmured. "I think his pretence at having a good time over here is all a bluff. He doesn't really cotton to us, you know. Don't see how he could. He's never touched a polo stick in his life, knows nothing about cricket, is indifferent to games, and doesn't even understand the meaning of the word 'Sportsman.' There's no place in this country for a man like that." Lady Grace nodded. "I think," she said, "that his visit to Europe and his stay amongst us is, after all, in the nature of a pilgrimage. I suppose he wants to carry back some of our civilization to his own people." |
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