So Runs the World eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 149 pages of information about So Runs the World.

So Runs the World eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 149 pages of information about So Runs the World.

Stella (appearing in the doorway leading to the garden.  She claps her hands).—­What good news!  The doctor is coming.  He is already in the village.  Papa will at once be more quiet and is in better humor.

Czeska.—­You must not rush.  She is already tired.  Where is the prince?

Stella.—­In the garden.  He wishes you to come here.

George.—­We will go.

Stella (steps forward—­then stops).—­But you must not tell the doctor anything of our affair.  I wish to tell him first.  I have asked papa also to keep the secret. (They go out.)

SCENE IV.

Jozwowicz (enters through the principal door).—­Jan, carry my trunk up-stairs and have the package I left in the antechamber sent at once to Mr. Anton Zuk, the secretary of the county.

Servant (bows).—­Very well, doctor.

Jozwowicz (advances).—­At last (servant goes out).  After three months of absence, how quiet this house is always!  In a moment I will greet them as a future member of the parliament.  I have thrown six years of hard work, sleepless nights, fame, and learning into the chasm which separates us—­and now we shall see! (He goes toward the door leading to the garden.) They are coming—­she has not changed at all.

SCENE V.

(Through the door enter Stella, Mrs. Czeska, George, followed by Drahomir, arm and arm with the Prince Starogrodzki.)

Stella.—­Here is our doctor!  Our dear doctor!  How do you do?  We were looking for you!

Czeska (bows ceremoniously).—­Especially the prince.

Jozwowicz (kissing Stella’s hand).—­Good evening, princess.  I have also been anxious to return.  I have come to stay for a longer time—­to rest.  Ah, the prince!  How is Your Highness’s health?

Prince (shaking hands).—­Dear boy.  I am not well.  You did well to come.  You must see at once what is the matter with me.

Jozwowicz.—­But now Your Highness will introduce me to these gentlemen.

Prince.—­It is true.  Doctor Jozwowicz, the minister of my interior affairs—­I said it well, did I not?  For you do look after my health.  Count Karol Drahomir.

Drahomir.—­Your name is familiar to me, therefore, strictly speaking, I alone ought to introduce myself.

Doctor.—­Sir.

Prince (introducing).—­Mr. George Pretwic, our neighbor, and—­(Stella makes a sign) and—­I wish to say—­

George.—­If I am not mistaken, your schoolmate.

Doctor.—­I did not wish to be the first to recollect.

George.—­I am glad to see you.  It is quite a long time since then, but we were good comrades.  Truly, I am very glad, especially after what I have heard here about you.

Drahomir.—­You are the good spirit of this house.

Stella.—­Oh, yes!

Prince.—­Let me tell you my opinion of him.

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