I'm at present
writing a series of articles on '_Militarism in France_,' and should
like to have them translated for publication in an English journal.
You speak the language well, better even than Poleski, for you have a
better accent. I have been a good deal in London and I notice the
difference. I suppose you also write it easily?"
"Yes, I had an English tutor."
"Good! Then you will undertake this work, and you shall fix the price
of payment. I'm not in the least afraid of your asking more than I
care to give. You are the type that gets rid of money, not the type
that acquires it. Also I will give you an introduction which will
enable you to get on the staff of _Le Combat_. They want another man
there who is a good linguist, as there is a great deal of
correspondence with other countries. As I have an interest in the
paper, you may consider it settled. No, don't thank me. Your thanks
are due to--a woman. She is unknown to me, but perhaps that is the
reason I--I also owe you something, Monsieur Vardri. Your example has
made me feel young again.
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