"I thought it had been mine," observed Gouache.
"Not at all. I thought of it—it was quite original."
Gouache laughed a little and looked at Orsino as though asking his opinion.
"Madame is right," said the latter. "She suggested the whole idea—by having yellow eyes."
"You see, Gouache. I told you so. The Prince takes my view. What will you do?"
"Whatever you command—"
"But I do not want to be ridiculous—"
"I do not see—"
"And yet I must have the tiger."
"I am ready."