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 —Why did you smile then? Just making fun of the old man?

—Old man? Oh!

—Well, not exactly old.

—I smiled because your excellency has such an aversion for waterproof coats. But I never thought of you as old.

—You may go, Miss Paula. [Paula bows to the count and exits through the archway.]

s—[His glance follows her.] Why are you so severe with that nice young girl?

—She is a bit forward.

—Not at all.

—She is deceitful. I can't bear her. Ordinarily she is very glum and serious, but when your excellency puts your foot in the door she suddenly becomes brisk and cheerful.

—Really? I am flattered.

—[Comes through the archway, carrying a jockey suit of brown silk striped in green.] I can't get the cap-maker on the wire. Oscar is trying again. But here is the jockey suit.

—[Adjusts his glass.] Yes, this will do very well. Will you wrap it up for me, Juhasz? [Returns the suit to him.]

—[Rushes in through the archway, speaks rapidly, officiously.] Your excellency, good evening! We are in luck, your excellency. The caps are fin