"Yes."
"I am Countess A. and I have a letter of introduction for you."
"Yes."
"I represent several large American coal companies and have secured a large order for Italy."
"Yes."
"Can you tell me how I can get the coal to Italy?"
"Yes."
"Splendid! But how?"
"By boats."
"Oh, yes, I know, but have you got the boats and can I get them? I have the order, you see, and that is the main thing."