Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from opening lines: COUNT (enters from the right; he is an elderly man with gray mustaches, but must still be counted decidedly good-looking; his bearing and manners indicate the retired officer; he wears a riding suit and carries a crop) VALET (entering behind the Count) At what time does Your Grace desire to have dinner to-day? COUNT (who speaks with the laconism affected by his former colleagues, and who, at that particular moment, is engaged in lighting a huge cigar) At two. VALET And when is the carriage to be ready, Your Grace? MIZZIE1 (appearing on the balcony with a palette and a bunch of brushes in one hand, calls down to her father) Good morning, papa. COUNT Morning, Mizzie. MIZZIE You left me all alone for breakfast again, papa. Where have you been anyhow? COUNT Most everywhere. Rode out by way of Mauer and Rodaun.2 Perfectly splendid day. And what are you doing? At work already? Is there anything new to be seen soon?
