20/66 I have as yet only sown; I am on the point of reaping. My name is already known; I have obtained some little influence. I confess, without shame, that I have heretofore professed ideas and opinions that would not be suited to this house; and it is impossible in the space of a day--" "Ah!" interrupted the count in a bantering tone, "you are a liberal. Albert also was a great liberal." "My ideas, sir," said Noel quickly, "were those of every intelligent man who wishes to succeed. |