On the Bright Shore
be as they will be. A man who wishes to sow wheat must plough in the grass; and the weaker it is, the easier it is to plough it in. Much might be said of this matter; but it is not worth while, especially not for me. The microbes are eating me, anyhow."
"Consumption has never threatened you. Before Pani Elzen asked you to teach, she questioned the doctor about your health—and you should not wonder at that, for she was anxious about her children. The doctor assured her that there was no danger."
"Of course not. I have discovered a certain remedy against microbes."
"What is the remedy?"
"It will be announced in the papers. Such discoveries as that are never hidden under a bushel."
Svirski glanced at Kresovich, as if to convince himself that the man was not speaking in a fever; meanwhile they reached the station, which was swarming with people.
The visitors at Nice were going as usual
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