barricades; I remained at home stupidly like a sluggard" (the accused

laughs); "that is the offence of which I accuse myself."

You have not been condemned for that offence. Think carefully."

I can think of nothing."

What! You have not been to the café?"

Yes, I have breakfasted there."

Have you not chatted there?"

Yes, perhaps."

Have you not laughed?"

Perhaps I have laughed."

At whom? At what?"

At what is going on. It is true I was wrong to laugh."

At the same time you talked?"

Yes."

Of whom?"

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