BARON.
[starting]. I marry her!
MR. ANHALT.
Baron Wildenhaim is a man who will not act inconsistently.—As this is my opinion, I expect your reasons, if you do not.
BARON.
Would you have me marry a beggar?
MR. ANHALT.
[after a pause]. Is that your only objection?
BARON.
[confused]. I have more—many more.
MR. ANHALT.
May I beg to know them likewise?
BARON.
My birth!
MR. ANHALT.
Go on.
BARON.
My relations would despise me.
MR. ANHALT.
Go on.