Then you do not receive a pension?
MOTES
No. But I have fought my way through pretty well now. My name is getting to be known in a good many quarters.
WEHRHAHN
H-m.—Are you by any chance acquainted with my brother-in-law?
MOTES
Yes, indeed—Chief Forester von Wachsmann. I correspond a good deal with him and furthermore we are fellow members of the society for the breeding of pointers.
WEHRHAHN
[Somewhat relieved.] Ah, so you are really acquainted with him? I'm very glad indeed to hear that. That makes the whole matter easier of adjustment and lays a foundation for mutual confidence. It serves to remove any possible obstacle.—You wrote me in your letter, you recall, that you had had the opportunity of observing this Dr. Fleischer. Now tell me, please, what you know.