MYSELF.—Really, is it good?
M. VIENNET.—It is more than good, it is fine.
MYSELF.—Really, is it fine?
M. VIENNET.—It is more than fine, it is magnificent.
MYSELF.—Really, now, magnificent?
M. VIENNET.—Oh! magnificent!
MYSELF.—Come, now, is it as good as “Zaire”?
M. VIENNET.—Oh! no! Oh! you are going too far, you know. Gracious! “Zaire”! No, it is not as good as “Zaire”.
MYSELF.—Well, you see, “Zaire” is a very poor piece indeed!