4/40 And I will give you some papers that will be of use. I know lots of people in Petersburg. Why, it's as plain as a pikestaff. Besides, you know the proverb, _mitte sapientem et nihil dicas._ That means then when you send a wise man you must not dictate to him." "You flatter me. But I would rather have your advice, if that is what you call 'dictating.' I am not exactly a fool, but then, I am not very wise either." "No one is very wise, and we are all fools compared to some people," said Mr.Bellingham. |