Is that sufficient ?" "For three years," began the Englishman, "I have been England's representative here.

As a representative I could not meddle with your affairs, though it was possible to observe them.

To-day I am an unfettered agent of self, and with your permission I shall talk to you as I have never talked before and never shall again." The diplomat rose from his seat and walked up and down the path, his hands clasped behind his back, his chin in his collar.

The bulldog yawned, stretched himself, and followed his master, soberly and thoughtfully.

After a while the Englishman returned to his chair and sat down.