Enemies? Who does not have them? But journalists have nerves like women. Everything excites you; every word that any one says against you rouses your indignation! Oh come, you are sensitive people!
BLUMENBERG.
Possibly you are right, Colonel. But when one has opponents like this Union—
COLONEL.
Oh, yes, the Union. It is a thorn in the flesh to both of you. There is a great deal in it that I cannot praise; but, really when it comes to sounding an alarm, attacking, and pitching in, it is cleverer than your paper. The articles are witty; even when they are on the wrong side one cannot help laughing at them.
BLUMENBERG.
Not always. In today's attack on the best articles the Coriolanus has published in a long time I see no wit at all.
COLONEL.
Attack on what articles?