Subject: Lunch and an Introduction Where: Jacques's office in the Embassy Who: Jacques Belmon Warnings: None Open to: Lucrète Vernet and Léon Belmont
Jacques did not particularly enjoy his work , but since it was in the name of France, he worked at it with all the energy he possessed. He leaned back in his chair, shaking out his cramped hand, to examine the final draft of a letter to the British foreign secretary. The English was finally correct, the handwriting neat, the tone professional and even- good.
He pu the letter to the side to dry, then washed his hands and checked his pocket watch. Almost noon; Lucrète would come soon.