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 —[At the table.] I always get flushed when I hear music.

—If you are tired, we will excuse you. Don't forget you must be up early in the morning.

—I am not tired, your highness. On the contrary I am only beginning to be awake.

—[To .] Do you love music?

—[Calls to him.] She adores music. She sings, too!

—And you never sang for me!

—[Who is standing with and .] Don't hesitate to go, Professor, if you are sleepy.

—Sleepy, your highness? Why, I just woke up not five minutes ago.

—[To .] I hesitate to sing for you. You know so much about music.

—I? About music? That's capital! Did you hear that, Wunderlich?

—I heard, your highness.

—[To, again obstructing his way.] You are in a bad humor, Professor. Suppose we send your supper up to your room.

—I'll eat my supper here. [ is startled by his tone.]

—Well, Aunt Beatrice, are you studying astronomy, too? Do you want to starve us to death?