And you think that I--(correcting herself)--that this girl is as superficial as that?
Strübel.
"This girl"! Dear me, how that sounds! But, how should I ever succeed in showing her my real self? And even if I should, what would she care?--Oh, yes, if she were like you--so nice and simple--and with such a kindhearted, roguish little twinkle in her eye----!
The Princess.
Roguish--I? Why so?
Strübel.
Because you are laughing at me in your sleeve. And really I deserve nothing better.
The Princess.
But your princess deserves something better than your opinion of her.
Strübel.