Frau v. Brook.
Really, you must be more careful, darling. If that woman had understood
French-- You must be careful!
The Princess.
What would have been so dreadful about it?
Frau v. Brook.
Oh, my dear child! This mood of yours, which is due to nothing but
your illness--that reminds me, you haven't taken your peptonised milk
yet--this is a secret which we must keep from everyone, above all from
your fiance. If the Grand-Duke should discover----
The Princess (_shrugging her shoulders_).
Well, what of it?
Frau v. Brook.