That's the reason why he didn't put on mourning for Louis XVIII." [During this conversation Baudoyer is sitting by the fire in Godard's room, and the two are conversing in a low voice.] Baudoyer.

"Yes, the worthy man is dying.

The two ministers are both with him.

My father-in-law has been notified of the event.

If you want to do me a signal service you will take a cab and go and let Madame Baudoyer know what is happening; for Monsieur Saillard can't leave his desk, nor I my office.