The three were soon in full talk.

Fink was in one of his most benevolent moods, and Anton mentally prayed that the beautiful sister might be kept out of sight.
But, just as the clock struck nine, the door opened, and Madam Ehrenthal majestically crossed the threshold.

"Bathsheba entering in to Solomon," whispered Fink to Anton, who angrily trod upon his foot in return.
Bernhard, in some embarrassment, introduced his mother, and she invited them all three to the next room, where Ehrenthal and the fair Rosalie awaited them.

Fink soon fell into a lively discussion with her about music, for which, in reality, he little cared; promised her an excellent place at the ensuing races, and told her and her mother satirical anecdotes of the best society, which, as they were excluded from it, they particularly enjoyed.

A princess of celebrated beauty came under discussion.