You know, I might have been a tottie, in which case his interference would have been accounted for by your age and the family honor! Oh yes, I understand those kinds of feelings! But a single glance was enough for him, and he behaved like a well-bred man at once.

So don't be anxious any longer.

It's all over--he's gone to quiet your mamma!" And she went on laughingly: "For that matter, you'll see your brother here.

I've invited him, and he's going to return." "Oh, he's going to return," said the lad, growing white.

He added nothing, and they ceased talking of Philippe.