Unrestrained now by their presence, the marquise turned to her husband with a merry laugh.
"But it is a bear you have brought home, Edouard, a veritable bear--my fingers ache still--and he is to teach manners to my sons! I always protested against the plan, but I did not think it would be as bad as this.

These islanders are savages." The marquis smiled.
"He is a little gauche, but that will soon rub off.

I like him, Julie.

Remember it was a difficult position for a boy.

We did not have him here to give polish to our sons.