I was about to interrogate Ephrinell on this point, when he said to me:
“Have you ever been in the United States, Mr. Bombarnac?”
“No, Monsieur Ephrinell.”
“You will come to our country some day?”
“Perhaps.”
“Then you will not forget to explore the establishment of Strong, Bulbul & Co.?”
“Explore it?”
“That is the proper word.”
“Good! I shall not fail to do so.”
“You will see one of the most remarkable industrial establishments of the New Continent.”