Jeanne," she motioned to her maid who stood apart all this time, "my wrap, please.

I find the air cool.

When the body is weak or worn, my dear sir, the mind is not at its best; and I shall need all my wits." "But you do not regard me as your enemy ?" "I am forced to do so.

Personally, I thank you; professionally, I must fight you.

Socially, I must be--what did you say,--your amanuensis?
So! We are engaged in a great work, a treatise on our river fortifications, perhaps?
But since when did army officers afford the luxury of amanuenses in this simple republic?
Does your Vehmgerichte pay such extraordinary expenses?
Does your carte blanche run so far as that also ?" "You must not use such terms regarding the government of this country," he protested.