Ja, I have said I had so important an affair.

Ach, do not veep! I did not know you wanted so moch to dine mit ze old Duke.

I sopposed you vould like a quiet evening at home.

But anyhow I have now telegraphed--and my leetle dinner mit my friend--Ach, it is so important zat I most rosh and get dressed.

Cheer up, my loff! Good-by!" He paused in answer to a tearful question.
"His name?
Alas, I have promised not to say.