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 A tutor near a princess is as dangerous as a lighted match near a tin of gasoline. And, in any case, there was no need for all this haste. Had you waited one day more then I'd have been here. There is an old English proverb which says: "Act in haste and repent at your leisure."

—[Significantly.] In England!

—Now then when can I see this tutor? [The enters at right.]

—At once. Is everything ready?

—Yes, your highness.

—Send Cæsar to me here. [The and  enter at right.]

—Everything is ready now, Dominica, dear; and there is a surprise for you in there.

—Nothing will surprise me now, dear Symphorosa.

—This will, I think. Albert is awaiting you in the drawing room.

—Albert? Up this early? On my account! You are right, dear. This is a most joyful surprise. I'm coming. [As she goes.] Meantime, bring this professor to me here.

—I shall arrange it at once. But I am afraid you will find him difficult.

—And I'll wager that you won't find him difficult at all.

—Karl, I haven't wagered since 1886,