At the corner of the Calle del Arenal he heard his name called.  It was a deputy, a comrade of “the Party” who had just come from the session.

“Let me congratulate you, Brull; you were simply monumental!  The Chief spoke enthusiastically of your speech to the Prime Minister!  It’s a foregone conclusion.  At the first new deal you’ll be made director-general or undersecretary at least!  Again, my congratulations, old fellow!”

THE END