"That is what I have been waiting for," said Dolhanski.
"They are as stingy as they are pathetic, and who knows whether they are not stingier?"
"Let them hoard."
And Gronski began to laugh and quoted:
"Sic vos non vobis nidificatis aves--sic vos non vobis mellificates apes--"
"Yes," said Dolhanski.
After which suddenly to Gronski:
"To-morrow I will propose for the hand of Cousin Otocka."
"To-day you are full of surprises," replied Gronski.
"Wait! And I will be given the mitten."