“She is good enough as a girl,” said the Prince with a frightful yawn as they turned down the Rue Tronchet.

“Well, then,” said De Nani, “try a mistress.”

“I have four,” replied Toto dolorously.

“Dismiss them.”

“I have, but they cling on.”

“Get drunk.”

“Can’t. I was born drunk, and am beginning to get sober. That is what’s the matter with me, I think.”

“Try opium.”

“Makes me sick.”

“Ether capsules.”