My daughter will one day be the richest woman in the world."
"Why are you taking the pains to enlighten me as to your daughter's
future, Mr. Blithers?"
"Because I regard you as a sensible young man, Prince."
"Thank you. And I suppose you regard your daughter as a sensible
young woman?"
"Certainly!" exploded Mr. Blithers.
"Well, it seems to me, she will be capable of taking care of her
fortune a great deal more successfully than you imagine, Mr.
Blithers. She will doubtless marry an excellent chap who has the
capacity to increase her fortune, rather than to let it stand at a
figure that some day may be surpassed by the possessions of an
ambitious king."
There was fine irony in the Prince's tone but no trace of
offensiveness. Nevertheless, Mr. Blithers turned a shade more purple
than before, and not from the violence of exercise. He was having
some difficulty in controlling his temper. What manner of fool was
this fellow who could sneer at five hundred million dollars? He
managed to choke back something that rose to his lips and very
politely remarked:
"I am sure you will like her, Prince.
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