5/31 Her whole conversation was carefully planned to one end, and to one end alone. She wished to produce in the minds of her companions so complete an impression of her scepticism that it would seem the most natural thing in the world to both of them that she should insist upon subjecting Celia to the severest tests. The rain ceased, and they took their coffee on the terrace of the hotel.Mme.Dauvray had been really pained by the conversation of Adele Tace. She had all the missionary zeal of a fanatic. |