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exclaimed she . `` They are just like other people . '' `` I think so myself , '' replied Shuffles ; `` but there is some difference of opinion on that subject . '' Sir William was duly presented to Lord Elfinstone , at the Holländischer Hof , and they did not part till after nine o'clock ; so the young couple had the evening all to themselves . After the ice was broken , they probably made some progress in establishing a friendship ; but as it is not fair to listen to such conversations , it can not be reported . The earl and his lady did not interfere , whatever they thought of the confidential relations which appeared to be gaining strength between the captain and their daughter , and they separated only when it was time to retire . After breakfast the next morning , Professor Mapps had something to say about Cologne , and with the consent of Herr Deitzman , the landlord , it was said in the coffee-room .