9/29 'It would do harm.' 'O, come!' cried Desprez, 'that is philosophy; it is all very fine, but not to the point just now. And besides, it is not "only money," as you call it; there are works of art in the question; the vessels were carved. You weary me exceedingly, quoting my words out of all logical connection, like a parroquet.' 'And at any rate, we have nothing to do with it,' returned the boy submissively. The noddy jigged along; the trees went by, looking on silently, as if they had something on their minds. The Quadrilateral was passed; then came Franchard. |