"Just like you," was my cold answer.
"And in this way you have ousted Mdlle.

Henri?
You wanted her office, therefore you rendered it intolerable to her ?" "Not at all, monsieur, I was merely anxious about Mdlle.

Henri's health; no, your moral sight is clear and piercing, but there you have failed to discover the truth.

I took--I have always taken a real interest in Mdlle.

Henri's welfare; I did not like her going out in all weathers; I thought it would be more advantageous for her to obtain a permanent situation; besides, I considered her now qualified to do something more than teach sewing.