The Gambler, and Other Stories (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Gambler, and Other Stories<br/><br/>At dinner the Frenchman gave himself airs in an extra ordinary way; he was nonchalant and majestic with everyone. In Moscow, I remember, he used to blow soap bubbles. He talked a great deal about finance and Russian politics. The General sometimes ventured to contradict, but discreetly, and only so far as he could without too great loss Of dignity.