human
Our young ladies to-day are wearing perfect flower gardens upon their heads, said Frau Fels, as the young girl approached the table.
gpt
Fräulein Ferber alone is as destitute of ornament as Cinderella. I cannot have it so.
human
Stop, I pray you, cried Herr von Walde, detaining her hand,
gpt
But they are only worn by brides,
human
I know that well, he replied quietly; and as if he had said the most natural thing in the world, he filled the glasses, and turned to Dr. Fels.
gpt
Clink glasses with me, doctor, he said;
human
I drink to the welfare of the saviour of my life—of Gold Elsie of Castle Gnadeck!
gpt
You come at the right moment, gentlemen, the lord of the feast cried out to them.
human
Drink with me to the fulfilment of my dearest wish!
gpt
Scandalous! cried the old court lady, and dropped her fork, with its choice morsel, upon her plate;
human
she continued, turning to Helene,
gpt
I observe that your brother seems quite intimate with Doctor Fels.
human
He esteems him highly as a thoroughly upright man of great scientific attainments,
gpt
That is all very well,—but he certainly cannot be aware that the man just now is in very bad odour at court. Only imagine, he has had the inconceivable insolence to refuse our beloved Princess Catharine——
human
Yes; I know that story, said Fräulein von Walde, interrupting the irritated lady;
gpt
How!—is it possible that the facts are known to him, and that he has so little regard for the sentiments of the court,—which has always distinguished him so highly! Incredible! I assure you, dear child, my conscience pricks me sorely; I shall scarcely be able to lift my eyes in the presence of their Serene Highnesses, when they arrive in L——, at the thought of having been in the society here of that impertinent creature.