 The Duke did not sit, making it necessary for the ladies to remain standing, so that his Mamsell would not have to remain the only one standing.It would not have been possible for her to sit down in the presence of the Crown Prince.Countess Rosen, who noticed this, asked the Duke to sit, but he pretended not to hear, continued his conversation, and after the visit had passed one half hour, both the Duke and the beauty retired, satisfied and full of relief over this first step.