"I am curious to know how the division will get along.

Monsieur Rabourdin is so remarkable a man that he must have had some special views in that work of his.

Well, the minister loses a fine mind." [Rubs his hands.] Laurent [entering].

"Monsieur Fleury is requested to go to the secretary's office." All the clerks.

"Done for!" Fleury [leaving the room].