That will demolish two millions and a half.

The remainder is to be used in city improvements and the reconstruction of the apartments in the palace, which are too small.

If only you knew what a pleasure this affords me! I wish to make my good city of Bleiberg a thing of beauty--parks, fountains, broad and well paved streets." "The Diet was unanimous in regard to this loan ?" "In fact they suggested it, and I was much in favor." "You have many friends there, then ?" "Friends ?" The king's face grew puzzled, and its animation faded away.
"None that I know.

This is positively the first time we ever agreed about anything." "And did not that strike you as rather singular ?" "Why, no." "Of course, the people are enthusiastic, considering the old rate of taxation will be renewed ?" The diplomat reached over and pulled the dog's ears.
"So far as I can see," answered the king, who could make nothing of this interrogatory.
"Which, if your Majesty will pardon me, is not very far beyond your books." "I have ministers." "Who can see farther than your Majesty has any idea." "Come, come, my friend," cried the king good-naturedly; "but a moment gone you were chiding me because I did nothing.

I may not fill my coffers as you suggested, but I shall please my eye, which is something.
Come; you have something to tell me." "Will your Majesty listen ?" "I promise." "And to hear ?" "I promise not only to listen, but to hear," laughing; "not only to hear, but to think.