Chapter FourTo Felicita The Palace was an enchantment that she could never have imagined even in her dreams.
The pictures were what she had always longed to see.
But more than the treasures which filled every room, there was an atmosphere. It seemed to vibrate through her and make her feel more excited than she had ever felt before.
The Duchesse had persuaded the Marques to take them on a tour round The Palace.
Felicita was very perceptive. As they looked around the amazing collection of treasures, she was aware that in some strange way she did not understand, the Duchesse was suffering in every room they visited.
The Marques then said almost apologetically,
“I am sure you have seen enough.”
Yet the Duchesse insisted that they should go further and see more of The Palace.
Finally t
