Norbert.

Oh, father--of course he's only interested in big things.

Beata.

What does he say to your article?

Norbert.

Immature.

Beata.

Was he vexed?

Norbert.

When I asked him if it annoyed him, he laughed and said:--"I know the world too well to agree with you. But you must work out the problem for yourself. I sha'n't interfere."