BARON. --He shall explain to you my sentiments. [Rings.] A clergyman
can do this better than----[Enter servant.] Go directly to Mr. Anhalt,
tell him that I shall be glad to see him for a quarter of an hour if he
is not engaged. [Exit servant.

AMELIA [calls after him]. Wish him a good morning from me.

BARON [looking at his watch]. The Count is a tedious time
dressing.--Have you breakfasted, Amelia?

AMELIA. No, papa. [they sit down to breakfast.]

BARON. How is the weather? Have you walked this morning?

AMELIA. Oh, yes--I was in the garden at five o'clock; it is very fine.

BARON. Then I'll go out shooting. I do not know in what other way to
amuse my guest.

Enter Count CASSEL.

COUNT. Ah, my dear Colonel! Miss Wildenhaim, I kiss your hand.

BARON. Good morning! Good morning! though it is late in the day,
Count. In the country we should rise earlier.

[Amelia offers the Count a Cup of tea.]

COUNT. Is it Hebe herself, or Venus, or ----