I struck my forehead: I examined, and thought I perceived this teton was not formed like the other.

I immediately began to consider how it was possible to have such a defect, and persuaded of its proceeding from some great natural vice, I was clearly convinced, that, instead of the most charming person of whom I could form to myself an idea, I had in my arms a species of a monster, the refuse of nature, of men and of love.

I carried my stupidity so far as to speak to her of the discovery I had made.

She, at first, took what I said jocosely; and in her frolicsome humor, did and said things which made me die of love.

But perceiving an inquietude I could not conceal, she at length reddened, adjusted her dress, raised herself up, and without saying a word, went and placed herself at a window.