I have an important reason for asking." "My dear boy, I would tell you with all the pleasure in the world if I knew." "I have seen her." Caius spoke in a solemn voice.
The priest looked at him with evident interest and curiosity.

"Well, where was she, and who was she ?" "You must know: you are in Madame Le Maitre's confidence; you travel from door to door, day in and day out; you know everybody and everything upon these islands." "I assure you," said the priest, "that I never heard of such a person.".