George rose. “I am going to write the article. It must be done discreetly. But you know it will be terrible for the minister. He has gone to smash. He cannot be picked up again. The Vie Francaise has no longer any interest to spare him.”
The old fellow hesitated for a few moments, and then made up his mind. “Do so,” said he; “so much the worse for those who get into such messes.”