I will tell you what I did not say at dinner.

An old lawyer in Souvigny, who was your guardian, came to see my sister in Paris, about the payment for the place; he told us what you did after your father's death, when you were only a child, what you did for that poor mother, and for that poor young girl.

Both my sister and I were much touched by it." "Yes," continued Mrs.Scott, "and that is why we have received you to-day with so much pleasure.

We should not have given such a reception to every one, of that you may be sure.

Well, now take your cigar, my sister is waiting." Jean could not find a word in reply.