“Yes, he is indeed; very intelligent. Style Leo XIII.”
“Men of weight.”
“Yes, but neither of the two had Pius IX’s spirit.” “And the present one? He is a poor creature, eh?”
“I don’t know, I don’t know....”
“And the Society of Jesus, is it on good terms with this Pope?”
“Surely. He is their creation.”
“So that the Society is really powerful?”
“It certainly is! Without a doubt! It has a pleasant rule, and obedience, and knowledge, and money....”
“It has money too, eh?”
“Has it money? More than enough.”