Do you know that the Literary Chamber is seriously considering your expulsion ?" Andre-Louis shrugged.

"That neither surprises nor troubles me." M.de Vilmorin swept on, passionately: "Sometimes I think that you have no heart.

With you it is always the law, never equity.

It occurs to me, Andre, that I was mistaken in coming to you.

You are not likely to be of assistance to me in my interview with M.de Kercadiou." He took up his hat, clearly with the intention of departing.
Andre-Louis sprang up and caught him by the arm.
"I vow," said he, "that this is the last time ever I shall consent to talk law or politics with you, Philippe.