"I really didn't come to Munich to talk politics, of which I know nothing whatever." Falbe nodded.
"That is what I have said to you before," he remarked.

"You are the most happy-go-lucky of the nations.

Did he speak of England ?" "Yes, of his beloved England," said Michael.

"He was extremely cordial about our relations." "Good.

I like that," said Falbe briskly.
"And he recommended me to spend two months in Berlin in the winter," added Michael, sliding off on to other topics.
Falbe smiled.
"I like that less," he said, "since that will mean you will not be in London." "But I didn't commit myself," said Michael, smiling back; "though I can say 'beloved Germany' with equal sincerity." Falbe got up.
"I would wish that--that you were Kaiser of England," he said.
"God forbid!" said Michael.