“If what you are telling me is the truth,” the Duke said, “the whole idea is disgusting and it makes me feel sick!”
“That is what I expected your reply to be,” Lady Edith smiled, “but, because you have been out of England for so long, you have no idea that a great number of Englishmen find their title is a very pleasant exchange for several million dollars.”
“I can hardly believe what you are telling me,” the Duke said, “and let me tell you now that any suggestion that I should sink to that level will receive a categorical no!”
Lady Edith picked up her glass of sherry.
“Of course, dear Seldon, you are right,” she answered, “and I admire you for it. But after what you have just told me and what I knew only too well before I came here, there are just a few questions I would like to ask y
