I am--hugely! Ouf! It's a relief." "That sort of news is always a surprise," said Newman.

"No matter what you have done, people are never prepared.

But if you are so surprised, I hope at least you are pleased." "Come!" said Bellegarde.

"I am going to be tremendously frank.

I don't know whether I am pleased or horrified." "If you are pleased, I shall be glad," said Newman, "and I shall be--encouraged.