"I was in service once in a good family before I married Adolphe.

But I know that you are not one of those people who say there is no God, because I saw you kneel down and pray by Julie's bed when you thought I was asleep.

I expect Adolphe home in a day or two.

The poor fellow will be wild with delight when he sees the little one on its feet again.

When he went away a fortnight ago he did not expect ever to see her alive again, and it almost broke his heart.