"When is this precious performance to come off ?" he asked.
"The sooner the better," said Valentin.

"The day after to-morrow, I hope." "Well," said Newman, "I have certainly a claim to know the facts.

I can't consent to shut my eyes to the matter." "I shall be most happy to tell you the facts," said Valentin.

"They are very simple, and it will be quickly done.

But now everything depends on my putting my hands on my friends without delay.