"When I say, of course, I mean that Mr. Allen has a strong backstage identity and can have such a spacious office by doing such a simple thing." He seems to be praising Alan, but in fact he is up…

May I borrow your boat? Sure. Good-bye, then, M. Morrel. Thank you again. I hope to see you again soon, my dear Edmund. Good luck. The young sailor jumped out of the boat, sat at the stern and ordered him…