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Rh : Shame to love one’s son?


 * Shame to spoil one’s son.


 * You see, sir, that we are educating our son as seems proper.


 * I see only that you are driving everlastingly “Your Highness” into his head.


 * And it is proper to call him what he is.


 * He is a child.


 * And of what line?


 * A Weakhead.


 * I hope that he has much of his father’s blood in him.


 * That is, the Weakheads’.


 * And of his mother’s? (The young Count turns away.)


 * There, that is your line, the Whirligigs.


 * Count Basil is very lovable, is he not?


 * I do not know if he is lovable, but I see that he is much loved by you.


 * I am curious to be acquainted with Mr. Flatternot. When could that be?


 * Now, if you wish.


 * You would much oblige us.

(going out): I will drive to him at once.