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 simply my feelings, from the bottom of my heart. I grudge nothing to good people. We humbly thank you. (Kisses all round.)

(to her mother): Mama dear, why are you crying? I am so happy.


 * Mama is upset at the separation. But I would advise her instead to remember our recent conversation!


 * Don't cry, Madame! You think that such tears are natural? Not at all, simply a low-spirited nervous system


 * And are there chestnuts in Greece?


 * Yes, there's everything there.


 * But not mushrooms.


 * Yes, mushrooms too. Everything!


 * Mr. Dimba, it’s your turn to make a speech. Ladies and gentlemen, allow Mr. Dimba to make a speech.

(to Dimba): Speech! Speech! Your turn!


 * What for? I don’t understand what—what’s the matter?


 * No, no! Don’t dare refuse! It’s your turn! Up you get!

(rises in confusion): I can say—Russia is one thing and Greece is another. Now the people