Prologue: December 1905
Egypt
Wealthiest unmarried lady in the country
Season of hope, of desire, of promise
Good looks, intelligence, and character
Giggle, gabble, gobble, and go
Exiled here
This ungrateful country
Ambassadress
"Dear Theodore" versus "dear Maria"
Gadflies
Modern monstrosity
Drifting along alone
Epilogue: equal footing with intelligent men.