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 under any other boss And I haven't the heart to oppose mother's wishes. The poor dear is so ill, and she has trouble enough with my wild brother.

—[Who has been studying her appraisingly.] Too bad! I shall be sorry not to see you any more.

—Oh, your excellency!

—But even if you were staying on, I shouldn't come here any more I only came on Juhasz's account.

—We all know that, your excellency.

—Yes. And yet I am really sorry I shan't be seeing you any more.

—Oh, your excellency!

—It was always a great pleasure to see you when I happened to come in.

—Your excellency embarrasses me.

—May I make a parting confession? Often I came only for the privilege of seeing you and exchanging a few casual words with you. To-day, for instance. Though you did make fun of me.

—I didn't, your excellency.

—Because I am an old boy But all is not old that glitters. Why, my heart feels seventeen when I see you.

—But, your excellency!

—Oh, let's drop that "excellency"!