In the first place, when I think of marriage I represent something to myself by the term--" "I hope so," growled the old man.
"I look upon marriage as an important step in a man's life.

I am not so old as to make my marriage an immediate necessity, nor so young as to be able wholly to disregard it.

I do not desire to be hurried; for when I make up my mind, I intend to make a choice which, if it does not ensure happiness, will at least ensure peace.

I do not wish to marry Madame Mayer.

She is young, handsome, rich--" "Very," ejaculated the Prince.
"Very.