So Joseph can do what he pleases this afternoon. That's—oh, see that Franz gives the nag a good rubbing down. We got a little excited this morning—both of us.

VALET (goes out)

COUNT (sits down on the garden seat, picks up a newspaper from the table and begins to read)

GARDENER (enters)

Good morning, Your Grace.

COUNT

Morning, Peter. What's up?

GARDENER

With Your Grace's permission, I have just cut the tea roses.

COUNT