‘A recent purchase, and a great bargain. He is good-looking, has the advantage of being deaf and dumb, and is harmless in every respect.’
‘‘Tis a pity,’ replied the lady; ‘it seems that all good-looking people are born to be useless. I, for instance.’
‘Yet rumour whispers the reverse,’ remarked the physician.
‘How so?’ inquired the lady.
‘The young King of Karasmé.’
‘Poh! I have made up my mind to detest him. A barbarian!’
‘A hero!’
‘Have you ever seen him?’
‘I have.’
‘Handsome?’