"So important that for you to be the master of it will make you master of the Ministry and——"
"Bah!" he ejaculated, contemptuously. He was master of them already.
"And the mere publicity of it would send your name throughout the civilized world in a day!"
"Speak up, then; don't be afraid——"
"It is such that, no matter what you may do in the future, nothing would give you greater reputation."
"But, ma fillette,"—it was the utmost expression of his official confidence,—"and for you, more money, eh?"
"No, no! It is not money!"
She spoke up sharply now.
"Good!" said he, "for you won't get it."
"It is not a question of money, monsieur. If I——"