No, not yet. Everything at the proper time.
The Princess.
Ah, yes, first I should like to see the princess.
Strübel.
No, first I am going to tell you the whole story.
The Princess.
Oh, yes, yes. Please do. (Sits down.)
Strübel.
Well, then--I had hardly heard that she was here before I was dead in love with her. It was just as quick as a shot, I tell you. Just as if I had waited all my life long to fall in love with her. Besides, I also heard about her beauty--and her sorrow. You see, she had an early love affair.
The Princess (disconcerted).