One of the things which evidently delighted the people to
whom the Prince talked, and has delighted the nation, was his power to hold his own, giving good proof that he knew his subject. He demolished the accusation that certain empty houses in the Kennington Road .had been camouflaged for him with window curtains, by the quiet statement that ho knew all the time that the houses were empty. Another shrewd remark, and one very much to the point, was his statement that he was receiving only about half of what was paid to King Edward and King George while they held the Duchy. The Prinoe also showed his practical sense in a discussion with Mrs. Looleyer on behalf of the women workers. He ended up with a touch of gracious- ness of manner, and of true simplicity, which was all the more happy because It was so obviously unpremeditated.
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