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It was evident that Prince Andrew was not interested in such

abstract conversation.

"One can't everywhere say all one thinks, mon cher. Well, have

you at last decided on anything? Are you going to be a guardsman

or a diplomatist?" asked Prince Andrew after a momentary silence.

Pierre sat up on the sofa, with his legs tucked under him.

"Really, I don't yet know. I don't like either the one or the

other."

"But you must decide on something! Your father expects it."