Chapter 2.

Raymond de Morole shows himself better than all both street.

And so, Monster de Morole said the Marquis, as Raymond closed the door on the group in

the hall, and the two gentlemen were left entirely alone.

And so you have, by what means I shall certainly, not so far inconvenience myself, as to endeavor

to guess, can craft become informed of some of the antecedents of your very humble servant.

Of some of the antecedents, why not say of all the antecedents, Monster de Sivan?

Just as you like my dear young friend, replies the Marquis.

He really seems to get quite affectionate to Raymond, but in a far off patronizing and

superb manner, and having possessed yourself of this information, may I ask, what use you

intend making of it?

In this utilitarian age, everything is put to a use sooner or later.

Do you propose writing my biography?

It will not be interesting, not as you would have to write it today.

Alas, we are not so fortunate as to live under the Regency, and there are not many interesting

biographies nowadays.

My dear Marquis, I really have no time to listen to what I have no doubt amongst your own

particular friends, is considered most brilliant wit.

I have two or three things to say to you that must be said, and the sort of people who

are now waiting outside the door are apt to be impatient.

Ah, you are experienced.

You know their manners and customs, and they are impatient, murmured the Marquis thoughtfully,

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