Both my sister and I are perfectly happy now we have this castle, and these farms, and the forest." "And then," said Mrs.Scott, "to have all that in such an extraordinary and unexpected manner.

We were so taken by surprise." "You may indeed say so, Susie.

You must know, Monsieur l'Abbe, that yesterday was my sister's birthday.

But first, pardon me, Monsieur--Jean, is it not ?" "Yes, Miss Percival, Monsieur Jean." "Well, Monsieur Jean, a little more of that excellent soup, if you please." The Abbe was beginning to recover a little, but he was still too agitated to perform the duties of a host.

It was Jean who had undertaken the management of his godfather's little dinner.