"You think not?"
"I am certain of it."
"Thanks.... I will keep my mouth shut."
"You will do well. Now, a second word of advice."
"I am listening."
"You must not repeat a word of our conversation either to Oudard or to M. de Broval."
"Why?"
"Because they would not leave us long in the same office."
"The devil! I want to stay in it dreadfully."
"Then it depends on yourself."