He had long yellow hair, and a beard like Rip van Winkle's, and large white hands; and he was altogether one of the most striking individuals you ever saw." "It is evident that you know him, Mr.Barker, and that he has told you the story.

Though how you should have known it was I--" "Guess-work and my friend's description." "But how do you come to be intimate with German professors, Mr.Barker?
Are you learned, and that sort of thing ?" "He was a German professor once.

He is now an eccentricity without a purpose.

Worth millions, and living in a Heidelberg garret, wishing he were poor again." "What an interesting creature! Tell me more, please." Barker told as much of Claudius's history as he knew.
"Too delightful!" ejaculated the Countess Margaret, looking out of the window rather pensively.
"Countess," said the American, "if I had enjoyed the advantage of your acquaintance even twenty-four hours I would venture to ask leave to present my friend to you.

As it is--" Mr.Barker paused.
"As it is I will grant you the permission unasked," said the Countess quietly, still looking out of the window.