Now, in proposing to marry my daughter to a member of this class, I am actuated solely by a desire to take advantage of the opportunities such an alliance would confer.

I am still perfectly clear ?" "Perfectly," replied Bunker, with the same profound gravity.
"In consequence," resumed the millionaire, with the impressiveness of a logician drawing a conclusion from two irrefutable premises--"in consequence, Count Bunker, I demand--and my daughter demands--and my son demands, sir, that the nobleman should possess an unusual number of high-class, fire-proof, expert-guaranteed qualities.

That is only fair, you must admit ?" "I agree with you entirely." Mr.Maddison glanced at the clock and sprang to his feet.
"I have not the pleasure of knowing my neighbor, Mr.Gallosh," he said, resuming his brisk business tone; "but I beg you to convey to him and to his wife and daughter my compliments--and my daughter's compliments--and tell them that we hope they will excuse ceremony and bring Lord Tulliwuddle to luncheon to-morrow." Count Bunker expressed his readiness to carry this message, and the millionaire even more briskly resumed-- "I shall now give myself the pleasure of presenting you to my son and daughter." With his swiftest strides he escorted his distinguished guest to another room, flung the door open, announced, "My dears, Count Bunker!" and pressed the Count's hand even as he was effecting this introduction.
"Very pleased to have met you, Count.

Good day," he ejaculated, and vanished on the instant..