--Let them perish.
Anton.--What then do you suppose will happen?
Doctor.--I do not know. Pretwic is a passionate man. He does not
foresee anything--I see only the logic of things which is favorable
to me, and I shall not be stupid enough to place any obstacles to my
happiness.
Anton.--I am sure you will help it along in case of need.
Doctor.--Well, I am a physician. It is my duty to assist nature.
Anton.--The programme is ready. I know you. I only wish to ask you how
you know what you say is so. Maybe it is only a story.
Doctor.--I can have verification of it through the princess's
ex-governess.
Anton.--You must know as soon as possible.
Doctor.--Mrs. Czeska will be here in a moment. I asked her to come
here.
Anton.--Then I am going. Do you know what? Do not help nature too
much, because it would be--
SCENE IV.
The same. Mrs. Czeska.
Czeska (entering).--You wished to speak to me?
Doctor.--Yes, madam.
Anton (bows to Mrs. Czeska, then speaks to Jozwowicz).--I am going to
get the money and I will be back in a moment.
Doctor.--Very well. (Anton goes out.)
Czeska.--Who is that gentleman?
Doctor.--A pilot.
Czeska.--What do you mean?
Doctor.--He guides the boat in which I am sailing. As for the rest, he
is a horribly honest man.
Czeska.--I do not understand very well. What did you wish to speak to
me about?
Doctor.--About the princess.
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