It's some years--"
"Yes, but--"
"--since I saw him last, and of course he may be--"
"Yes, but--"
"--dead. But if not he's a man worth knowing. If ever you go to
Newcastle don't forget about him. But he must be very old by now.
He--"
At this point I finished my glass and slipped away to bed. Consulting
the mirror as I undressed, I smiled at the reflection that confronted
me. "You can sleep well to-night," I said, "for there are signs that
you are about to have a rest."
* * * * *
HEART-TO-HEART TALKS.
(_DR. VON BETHMANN-HOLLWEG AND HERR MICHAELIS._)
_Michaelis._ I have called partly because I desired to offer my most
tactful condolences to my distinguished predecessor in the high office
which I hold, and partly because I thought you might be willing
to give me some hints as to my conduct, for I should like to leave
nothing undone that might make me a successful Chancellor.
_Von Bethmann-Hollweg._ Upon my word you are even more kind and
considerate than I had expected.
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