_I_ am of an opposite mind; though there is not much overt enthusiasm of the population in behalf of his person.

Still, this may arise from a quiet resolve to keep him where he is, and an assurance that he can't be ousted in spite of the people and army.

It is significant, I think, that Emile de Girardin should stretch out a hand (a little dirty, be it observed in passing), and that Lamartine, after fasting nineteen days and nights (a miraculous fast, without fear of the 'prefect'), should murmur a 'credo' in favour of his honesty.

As to honesty, 'I do believe he's honest;' that is to say, he has acted out no dishonesty _as yet_, and we have no right to interpret doubtful texts into dishonorable allegations.

But for ambition--for ambition! Answer from the depth of your conscience, 'de profundis.' Is he or is he not an ambitious man?
Does he or does he not mean in his soul to be Napoleon the Second?
Yes, yes--I think, you think, we all think.
Robert's father and sister have been paying us a visit during the last three weeks.