I will ring for a carriage." He did so, remarking internally that he had scored one in putting the Doctor into a position which forced him to dress like a Christian.
"Do you never walk ?" asked Claudius, putting a handful of cigarettes into his pocket.
"No," said the American, "I never walk.

If man were intended by an all-wise Providence to do much walking he would have four legs." The tailor promised upon his faith as a gentleman to make Claudius presentable by the following evening.

Baden tailors are used to providing clothes at short notice; and the man kept his word.
Pending the event, Barker remarked to Claudius that it was a pity they might not call again before the dinner.

Claudius said in some countries he thought it would be the proper thing; but that in Germany Barker was undoubtedly right--it would not do at all.
"Customs vary so much in society," said Barker; "now in America we have such a pretty habit." "What is that ?" "Sending flowers--we send them to ladies on the smallest provocation." "But is not the Countess an American ?" asked Claudius.
"Yes, certainly.

Old Southern family settled north." "In that case," said Claudius, "the provocation is sufficient.