But there is one passage which I must feel satisfied that I thoroughly understand, if you will be pleased to give me the assurance of it with your own lips.

Am I right in concluding, from what is here written of your husband's creditors, that his debts (which have now, in honor, become your debts) have been all actually _paid_ to the last farthing ?" "To the last farthing!" Madame Fontaine answered, without a moment's hesitation.

"I can show you the receipts, sir, if you like." "No, madam! I take your word for it--I require nothing more.

Your title to my heart-felt respect is now complete.

The slanders which I have disgraced myself by believing would never have found their way to my credulity, if they had not first declared you to have ruined your husband by your debts.