“Mon Dieu!” said Moïse. “But tell me, how can I study the Art of Government?”
“Read Aristotle’s Politics and Plato’s Republic,” I said.
Then I began twisting my button.
“Sir?” said Moïse.
“Good advice,” said the Spook. “But don’t forget Punch—add Punch to the list.”
I let go the button again.
“The Spook was talking,” Moïse explained. “He said to read Punch. But surely that is what you call a ‘comic paper’?”
“I’m not sure,” I sighed wearily. “I know all our British Statesmen read it. It seems to be part of their work.”
“I see,” said the Pimple. “Now, when do you think we can try the Four Point Receiver?”
“If Hill were only alive——” I began.