It is positively melodramatic.

It reminds me of the plays of my Fatherland, and of your own Adelphi Theatre.

We should be men of the world, you and I.You must take your defeats with your victories.

I can assure you that the welfare of the Countess Lucille shall be my special care." Lucille for the first time spoke.

She rose from her chair and rested her hands affectionately upon her husband's shoulder.
"Dear Victor," she said, "remember that we are in London, and, need I add, have confidence in me.