“Ah, dear lady, those are the best Republicans. We will put the name of Monsieur de Gromance prominently upon our list of Republican Nationalists.”
“And do you think that Dieudonné will get in?”
“Madame, I think so. We have the bishops with us and many senatorial electors who, although Nationalists by conviction, uphold the Government on account of their office or their interests. And in the event of failure, which could only be an honourable failure, Monsieur de Gromance can rely on the gratitude of the Government and the Administration. I’ll tell you a great secret. Worms-Clavelin is on our side.”
“Then I don’t see why Dieudonné——”
“Are you quite sure your husband will accept?”
“Go and see him yourself.”
“You are the only person with any influence over him.”
“Do you think so?”
“I am quite sure of it.”
“Then it’s settled.”