Do you approve?
Doctor.--I cannot help it, princess, although I would like to scold
you like a disobedient child. A few moments ago some one else begged
for you also.
Stella.--Who was it?
Doctor.--Count Drahomir. And he begged so earnestly that I promised
him that I would allow you to leave the bed. He wishes to have a talk
with you to-day, because he will not be able to see you again.
Stella (aside).--What does it mean?
Doctor.--He will be here at five o'clock.
Stella.--Very well.
Doctor.--And now, pray, return to your room. Your dress is too thin
and you might catch cold.
SCENE IV.
Jozwowicz. Anton.
Anton.--Ah, that is the princess.
Doctor.--Yes, it is she.
Anton.--Very pretty, but looks as though she was made of mist. As for
me, I prefer women like my wife. From such as your princess you cannot
expect sturdy democrats.
Doctor.--Enough of that.
Anton.--Then I will weigh anchor and sail. I will distribute the
pamphlet with your address, and then I will write another article
against Husarski. If they put me in prison they shall at least have a
reason for it. Good-bye.
Doctor.--If you meet a servant, tell him that I am waiting for Count
Drahomir.
SCENE V.
Jozwowicz--then Drahomir.
Doctor (alone).--Let that golden-haired page go, but he must see her
before he goes. This leave-taking shall be the red flag for the bull.
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