"Well, it's not as simple as translation. That is--I need to understand the work better before I try to, to adapt it to Paris of my time. And I need to write an introduction for the book that will convince teachers--teachers in my Paris--that it's worth trying. And I need to write instructions so that even untrained people can teach. --Well, I don't know how much of that I can manage, but I want to try."

Harry is ignoring his question. Which is fine; if he really didn't want to talk, he wouldn't have come here, so Feuilly can wait. But he's not above giving a little nudge. "Have you been out yet today? Is it any warmer?"