“...-If you allow me to insert a word,” Valeria said coldly, “I will inform you that I did not come to argue. I have come to inform you that our engagement has been broken off, as you will be able to read about in the Times tomorrow. I can only explain your behavior by mental illness. I've been waiting for this for a long time. Let's take your uncle. Absolutely insane. - Is yours better? - cried the unfortunate Horace. - What complaints do you have against Uncle Fred? - Complete crazy. - Nothing of the kind. - Ask your brother. - He’s a cretin. The monkey was surprised...”