Eh! What do you say ?" The mercer stifled her sobs with a violent effort.

Perhaps she was conscious of the happy egotism of her guests.

She dried her tears, but was still quite upset.

The dominoes trembled in her poor hands, and the moisture in her eyes prevented her seeing.
The game began.
Laurent and Therese had witnessed this brief scene in a grave and impassive manner.

The young man was delighted to see these Thursday evenings resumed.