But it will be better, I think, madame," she said, turning to Mme.

Dauvray, "that Mlle.

Celie should put on those gloves which I see she has thrown on to a chair.

It will be a little more difficult for mademoiselle to loosen these cords, should she wish to do so." The argument silenced Celia.

If she refused this condition now she would excite Mme.