M.Noel raised her in his arms, and carried her into her room.

I wanted to fetch the doctor, sir, but he said there was no need; he knew what was the matter with her." "And how is she now ?" "She has come to her senses; that is to say, I suppose so; for M.Noel made me leave the room.

All that I do know is, that a little while ago she was talking, and talking very loudly too, for I heard her.

Ah, sir, it is all the same, very strange!" "What is strange ?" "What I heard Madame Gerdy say to M.Noel." "Ah ha! my girl!" sneered old Tabaret; "so you listen at key-holes, do you ?" "No, sir, I assure you; but madame cried out like one lost.

She said,--" "My girl!" interrupted old Tabaret severely, "one always hears wrong through key-holes.