When we realized that we had suddenly become possessed of a castle, without knowing in the least where it was, what it was like, or how much it had cost, it seemed so like a fairy-tale.
Well, for five good minutes we laughed with all our hearts, then we seized the map of France, and succeeded in discovering Souvigny.

When he had finished with the map it was the turn of the railway guide, and this morning, by the ten o'clock express, we arrived at Souvigny.
"We have passed the whole day in visiting the castle, the farms, the woods, the stables.

We are delighted with what we have seen.

Only, Monsieur le Cure, there is one thing about which I feel curious.

I know that the place was sold yesterday; but I have not dared to ask either agent or farmer who accompanied me in my walk--for my ignorance would have seemed too absurd--I have not dared to ask how much it cost.