“伯爵阁下，”做母亲的很高兴受到这样的恭维，答道，“他的天资的确很高，不管什么东西放到他面前，他一学就会。

• "The fact is, count," answered the mother, agreeably flattered, "he has great aptitude, and learns all that is set before him. He has but one fault, he is somewhat wilful;