Look at the bright side of things, my dear fellow." For a short time, from the way in which the Baron took hasty notes in pencil and elaborated them in ink (according to the system of Professor Virchausen), it appeared that he was following his friend's directions.
Later, from a sentimental look in his eye, the Count surmised that he was composing an amorous addendum; and at last he laid down his pen with a sigh which the cynical (but only the cynical) might have attributed to relief.
"Ha, my head he is getting more clear!" he announced.

"Gom, let us present ourselves to ze ladies, mine Bonker!".