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(looking at the time): It has only just struck eight. Why have you risen so early, Count?


 * In the country it is a good thing to get up a little early.


 * Yes, but not for a count. Your highness ought to live like a count; we do not have to manage our affairs; thank God, we own three thousand souls, and it will last our time; and then I am not educated to look after things.


 * True, Countess; and I do not know anyone of your father's line who would be able to manage affairs. The line of Whirligigs is noble, I agree; but not one Whirligig can manage affairs.


 * Certainly; I, although not a countess in my own right, am, however, of a good family Rh