"So shalt thou find me, fairest"—sans Compulsory Cram!
BETWEEN THE ACTS.
SCENE—Europe. The Great Powers discovered in Council.
Russia. Now, I think I have arranged matters fairly well. I shall myself lend a hand to France, and that will keep the balance decently level, so far as Germany is concerned.
Germany. Will it? I can fight you both!
Austria. Now, keep quiet. If we are to be partners, you must not be so impulsive.
Italy. Just what I say. Why can't he take it calmly!
Russia. Well, of course it's not my business; but if you want to break up the Triple Alliance, that's the way to do it! Well, then, France employed with you boys on the Rhine, I shall move down south, and quietly occupy Constantinople. Now, no one could object to that!
Germany. Why, I should, and so would Austria, wouldn't you?