"To the city," he was briefly told.

"Your hotel ?" turning to me.

I named it.

"Do you understand German ?" "But indifferently," I answered listlessly.
"It appears that you understand neither the language nor the people.
Who are you ?" "That is my concern," I retorted.

I was coming about, and not unnaturally became vicious.
"It concerns me also," was the gruff reply.
"Have your own way about it." "How came you by that medal ?" pointing to my breast.
"Honestly," said I.
"Honestly or dishonestly, it is all the same." He made a move to detach it, and I caught his hand.
"Please don't do that.