But to this Dr.Aubertin demurred.

"What, another journey to Frejus ?" said he, "when the first has already roused Edouard's suspicions; I can never consent to that." Then Josephine surprised them both.

She dropped her coaxing voice and pecked the doctor like an irritated pigeon.

"Take care," said she, "don't be too cruel to me.

You see I am obedient, resigned.