149/239 She is so good--I want her to be my wife.' Oh, my child, my child, to see that I would give my life--I would give my soul! Only you should take me along to be your servant. I walked behind two young men to-night; they ware coming home from their office; presently they began to talk about you." 'Tite Poulette's eyes flashed fire. Such gentle pity; such a holy heart! 'May God defend her,' he said, _cherie_; he said, 'May God defend her, for I see no help for her.' The other one laughed and left him. |