Has he made me the subject of this morning's conversation ?" My brother's countenance testified no surprize at my address.

The benignity of his looks were no wise diminished.
"It is true," said he, "your conduct was the subject of our discourse.

I am your friend, as well as your brother.

There is no human being whom I love with more tenderness, and whose welfare is nearer my heart.

Judge then with what emotions I listened to Pleyel's story.