“ In these times, you know,' ” and he imitated Maxi's mournful tone of voice. “And a few minutes later,” he continued, “ I met Baroness K., and she said, almost disappointedly : ' I met your children the other day and I was astonished how well they look and how cheerful, and still so neatly dressed.” Still——I love that ! Say——” And he stopped short in front of me. “ Are those people crazy ? And don't tell me again I'm lucky ! ”