But Barebone was aware of Juliette's presence in a dark corner of the roomy vehicle, and his eyes, seeking to penetrate the gloom, could just distinguish hers, which seemed to be turned in his direction.
Many changes had been effected at the chateau, and a suite of rooms had been prepared for Barebone in the detached building known as the Italian house, which stands in the midst of the garden within the enceinte of the chateau walls.
"I have been able," explained the Marquis, frankly, "to obtain a small advance on the results of last autumn's vintage.

My notary in the village found, indeed, that facilities were greater than he had anticipated.

With this sum, I have been enabled to effect some necessary repairs to the buildings and the internal decorations.

I had fallen behind the times, perhaps.

But now that Juliette is installed as chatelaine, many changes have been effected.