Word: valerian
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Dates: during 1923-1923
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...Sullivan seemed to be sure-footed and to know his way about the diplomatic crevasses-cool, alert, distinguished and clearheaded. When he lunched with Balfour or Lloyd George his seat appeared to be the head of the table. To such languorous notes as Peace was piping from its drowsy Valerian hillock Mr. Sullivan added a knowing and a star-spanGled obbligato. He was, in fact, closer to what was happening upon the shifty Quai D'Orsay than were several of the involved prime ministers. We met him one afternoon in the Rue de Rivoli, walking with Baron Sonnino...