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SMALL SOULS

had to control herself in Rome, in a diplomatic salon full of intrigue and polished envy.

In the brougham, Cateau said:

“You did that very clev-erly, Ka-rel, with that card. . . .”

“Yes, I thought it the best way,” said Karel, in a burgomasterly manner.