Is Papa a Foreigner or an Englishman?

"The immortal fire of genius burned in this english man's bosom and what is more his father had it before him never mind about his genius mr pesca," says the golden barbarian. "We don't want genius in this country unless it is accompanied by respectability and then we are very glad to have a very glad indeed can your friend produce testimonials letters that speak to his character that wave my hand negligently, i say ha my soul bless my soul  i should think so i should think so indeed volumes of letters and portfolios of testimonials if you like one or two will do", he adds. The three young missus all look at each other