'There! I will not! I have been made a toy and a tool long enough, M.de Marsac,' she continued, 'and I will serve others' ends no more.

I have made up my mind.

Do not talk to me; you will do no good, sir.

I would to Heaven,' she added bitterly, 'I had stayed at Chize and never seen this place!' 'But, mademoiselle,' I said, 'you have not thought--' 'Thought!' she exclaimed, shutting her small white teeth so viciously I all but recoiled.

'I have thought enough.