I am quite willing to think it over, but it really frightens me too much." This time Berthaud burst into a frank laugh.

"Come, you are ambitious, so you must be daring.

I tell you that it means the secretaryship of an embassy before two years are over.

By the way, Madame and Mademoiselle de Jonquiere are in the white train which we are waiting for.

Make up your mind and pay your court at once." "No, no! Later on.