“But tell me, Alexander: What are we to make of his assertion that democracy is particularly suited to industry?” The Count leaned back in his chair and moved about his utensils. “Yes. The question of industry. That is an excellent place to dig in, Osip. Right at the heart of it. What do you make of it?” “But I was asking what you made of it, Alexander.” “And you shall hear what I think without fail. But as your tutor, I would be remiss were I to skew your impressions before you had the chance to formulate them yourself. So let us begin with the freshness of your thoughts.”
