You see, Monsieur le Cure, it is because we have known very hard times that you will always find us ready to help those who are, as we have been ourselves, involved in the difficulties and sorrows of life.

And now, Monsieur Jean, will you forgive me this long discourse, and offer me a little of that cream, which looks so very good ?" This cream was Pauline's custard, and while Jean was serving Mrs.Scott: "I have not yet finished," she continued.

"You ought to know what gave rise to these extravagant stories.

A year ago, when we settled in Paris, we considered it our duty on our arrival to give a certain sum to the poor.

Who was it spoke of that?
None of us, certainly, but the thing was told in a newspaper, with the amount.