Nella and I have always shared equally.' Aribert made no reply.

The two men shook hands in silence, and then it happened that Nella entered the room.
That night, after dinner, Racksole and his friend Felix Babylon were walking together on the terrace of the Grand Babylon Hotel.
Felix had begun the conversation.
'I suppose, Racksole,' he had said, 'you aren't getting tired of the Grand Babylon ?' 'Why do you ask ?' 'Because I am getting tired of doing without it.

A thousand times since I sold it to you I have wished I could undo the bargain.

I can't bear idleness.

Will you sell ?' 'I might,' said Racksole, 'I might be induced to sell.' 'What will you take, my friend ?' asked Felix 'What I gave,' was the quick answer.
'Eh!' Felix exclaimed.