In Germany there is a high respect felt for titles of every kind, and the Professor evidently thought that his official dignity would impress the young woman from Macy's.
"Still, you are so much older than she, that she may not at first like the idea."
"You think she refuse me—that she gives me the mitten?" he said, uneasily.
"If you propose too quick. Will you take my advice?"
"Ja, ja!"
"Then don't propose at once. Let her get accustomed to your attentions."
"What shall I do first?" he asked, anxiously.
"Suppose you invite her to go to the theatre with you?"
"Ja, dat is good!"