The Adventures Of Harry Richmond, Book 8 — George Meredith

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - My father and I stood at different windows, observing the unconcerned people below. 'Did you scheme to bring Prince Hermann over here as well?' I asked him. He replied laughing: 'I really am not the wonderful wizard you think me, Richie. I left Prince Ernest's address as mine with Waddy in case the Frau Feld-Marschall should take it into her head to come. Further than that you must question Providence, which I humbly thank for its unfailing support, down to unexpected trifles. Only this - to you and to all of them: nothing bends me. I will not be robbed of the fruit of a lifetime.'