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 —You are mistaken if you suppose it's any warmer there than at the North Pole. [He laughs.] And when do you start?

—[Puts her arms about .] He starts this very moment with Georg to put on his fencing things. Uncle Albert wants to see how well you fence.

—Indeed, yes, I am very much interested. [The boys bow.] See you later. [To .] You too, what?

—Yes, your highness, in the gymnasium.

—Do you teach them fencing too?

—Yes, your highness.

—Splendid! You are versatile, aren't you? See you later. [ and the boys exit.]

—[Sits.] He has a very tactful and sympathetic manner, this tutor. I am charmed with him.

—I liked him the moment I laid eyes on him.

—And such a handsome young fellow.

—[To .] I told you he'd fall in love with him.

—Don't be upset about it, I beg of you.

—Hah! [Rises suddenly.] And while we are waiting for the great fencing competition

—We can show you a number of things