They won't succeed, of course; and that is all you have to care for.

But if you think it worth the trouble--which I do not--I shall have to go to the synagogue on business in a week or so, and then I would ask some of the Rabbis.' 'Laziest of men!--and I must answer Cyril this very day.' 'An additional reason for asking no questions of our people.

Now you can honestly say that you know nothing about the matter.' 'Well, after all, ignorance is a stronghold for poor statesmen.

So you need not hurry yourself.' 'I assure your excellency I will not.' 'Ten days hence, or so, you know.' 'Exactly, after it is all over.' 'And can't be helped.

What a comfort it is, now and then, that Can't be helped!' 'It is the root and marrow of all philosophy.