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Rh Mr. Wisely said to me himself, “There’s no praying for fools?”


 * I cherish the hope that we shall get through without Flatternot. I received a letter to-day from Countess Folliest. She recommends me a French tutor, a Mr. Pelican, and we shall engage him.


 * But first we’ll have a look at Flatternot.


 * Maybe; I consent.

(entering): Your highness, the marshal has come with a strange gentleman.


 * I’ll go to meet him; but you, Countess, receive them here.


 * Countess, this is Mr. Flatternot. Mr. Flatternot, my wife.

(kissing Countess’s hand): I recommend myself to your highnesses’ favour as a neighbour and nobleman of these parts.


 * I beg you to be seated. Our respected marshal, no doubt, has already told you of our desire, just as we heard from him of your proposal to take charge of a young nobleman?