It is all dark within.

I light my own lamp and I sit there a little by myself.

Take an old man's wisdom, monsieur! When it is all over and you go home, take care that there is a lighted lamp in the room and the room not empty.
Have some one to share your memories when life is nothing but memories." He rose as he ended, and held out his hand.

As Chayne took it, the guide spoke again, and his voice shook: "Monsieur, you have been a good patron to me," he said, with a quiet and most dignified simplicity, "and I make you what return I can.

I have spoken to you out of my heart, for you will not return to Chamonix and after to-night we shall not meet again." "Thank you," said Chayne, and he added: "We have had many good days together, Michel." "We have, monsieur." "I climbed my first mountain with you." "The Aiguille du Midi.