Prince.

Ah--they've sent you one too?

Brachtmann.

In the same wrapper, addressed in the same hand. An hour ago, just as I left the house. I suppose they haven't had time to look at the last post here.

Prince.

(Taking up the paper and looking at the wrapper.) Do you know, I've half a mind----

Brachtmann.

No, no, Prince--can't be done.

Prince.

I know it can't, my dear Baron. That's the very reason.--Don't our political opponents say that property is theft? Why not reverse the axiom, and----