Sing us a song instead, _mon ami_!" "I shall be happy to sing, sister Marie," replied Monsieur Robineau, with somewhat husky dignity, "when I have finished my story.

You may have heard the story before.

So may Andre--so may Suzette--so may my wife.

I admit it.

But these gentlemen--these gentlemen who have never heard it, and who have done me the honor...." "Not to listen to a word of it," said Madame Robineau, sharply.