21/102 Georges, you see that bookmaker down there, a great red-faced man with curly hair? You're to go and choose--Oh, I say, what can one choose ?" "I'm not a patriotic soul--oh dear, no!" La Faloise blurted out. It will be ripping if the Englishman gains! The French may go to Jericho!" Nana was scandalized. Presently the merits of the several horses began to be discussed, and La Faloise, wishing to be thought very much in the swim, spoke of them all as sorry jades. |