Eva turned a reproachful eye upon him.
“Oh, Lord Tulliwuddle! I should so like to go.”
The Baron looked at her blankly.
“You vould!”
“I have heard they are such nice people, and have such a beautiful place!”
“I can confirm both statements,” said the Count heartily.
“Besides, papa and mamma would be very disappointed if we didn't go.”
“Make it as you please,” said the Baron gloomily.
His unsuspicious hosts heard of the invitation with such outspoken pleasure that their honored guest could not well renew his protest. He had to suffer the arrangement to be made; but that night when he and Bunker withdrew to their own room, the Count perceived the makings of an argumentative evening.
“Sometimes you interfere too moch,” the Baron began without preamble.