Kaiser. Oh, was it? (Losing his temper.) Then I consider the whole affair as gross a swindle as—
Emperor (interrupting). Nay, Sire, remember your birth and position! It is a passing annoyance, but it should not move you. Remember, you are a Hohenzollern! Let me offer you a cigarette.
Kaiser (calming down). Well, perhaps I had better be quiet. It is more dignified.
King (helping himself to the Emperor's cigarette-case). Let me join you.
Kaiser. But I say, what use is the Treaty to either of us?
Emperor (with a smile). Properly treated, it is of service to us all. (Lights it, and offers it to his two partners). It will serve as a spill for our cigarettes! [Scene closes in upon the Treaty ending in smoke.
Well done, Dear!
We've levelled farms, we've planted trees,
And many mighty men of means