human
It might interest you to know, continued Zimmern,
gpt
Then do you mean, I asked in amazement,
human
Certainly. And why not, since obedience is the crowning glory of the German mind? Even Royal blood has a dash of the servant strain.
gpt
You mean, I suppose, from illegitimate children?
human
Not at all; that sort of illegitimacy is not recognized. I mean from the admission of servants into Royal Society, just as you have been admitted.
gpt
Impossible!
human
And why impossible, since obedience is our supreme racial virtue? Go consult your social register. The present Emperor, I believe, has admitted none, but his father admitted several and gave them princely incomes. They married well and their children are respected, though I understand they are not very much invited out for the reason that they are poor conversationalists. They only speak when spoken to and then answer, 'Ja, Mein Herr.' I hear they are very miserable; since no one commands them they must be very bored with life, as they are unable to think of anything to do to amuse themselves. In time the trait will be modified, of course, since the Royal blood will soon predominate, and the strongest inherent trait of Royalty is to seek amusement.