‘Seely fellow!’ said the Baron.
‘And his daughters were both ungrateful.’
‘Natürlich!’ said the Baron. ‘He trowed away de chief ting he haf; he gif de broperty widout de power. If I difide my corner in Brazilians into two corners for de boys, do you tink Max and Choel loff me very moch?’
‘You would find some Cordelia, I am sure, dear Baron.’
‘Nod widout monny,’ said the Baron.
‘There’s no Cordelia in this case,’ said Lady Wyse; ‘I’m Goneril and the other lady all in one.’
‘Really?’ The Biologist was all smiles and proffered hands. ‘I congratulate you. The Prince couldn’t have disposed of his fortune better, I’m sure.’
‘Ah! that depends how people treat us.’
‘Dere is gondition,’ said the Baron, looking at his watch.
‘May one inquire, dear Prince, what the condition is?’