I trembled; was he speaking of me?
“No,” answered the priest, who had at last heard him, “I have not had time to read the morning papers; but I suppose I shall see it all in the evening. When I am much engaged, I tell our porter to keep them for me, and I read them on my return.”
“What!” exclaimed the usher; “is it possible that you have not heard the news of this morning—the news that is convulsing Paris?”
I interrupted him.
“I think that I know it.”
The usher stared at me.
“You! well, really, what do you say to it?”
“You are too curious,” replied I.
“Why so, sir?” answered the usher. “Every one has his own opinion regarding politics, and I respect you too much not to presume that you have yours. For my part I am entirely in favour of the reconstruction of the National Guard; I was the sergeant of my company, and faith, it was most pleasant——”
I interrupted him again.