11/32 He eyed Madame discreetly; he saw that she had accepted merely the surface tones. I pass my word, Madame; I do not like confinement." "Well, then, the count will shortly return and establish you in better quarters. Let us suppose you are my guests for a--a fortnight. Since both of us are right, since neither your cause nor mine is wrong, an armistice! Ah! I forgot. The east corridor on the third floor is forbidden you. |