13/19 You are truly a beggar, and can take up no other position without my aid. You have a story to tell which no one will believe, for I alone hold the proofs. Be guided by me, and all comes right in the end and in the meantime we share the spoils." "The spoils," said Josephine, "what do you mean? I have made a good bargain, a splendid bargain; seeing that I have only put on the first screw, my success has largely anticipated my wildest hopes. |