To succeed, therefore, 'all possible means must be employed.

Nothing must be shunned,' except, however, that appearances must be skillfully maintained." "I have written it," said Rodin, having added the words his master had just dictated, who then said, "Continue." Rodin read on: "'To forward or secure the affair in question, it is necessary to give some private and secret particulars respecting the seven persons who represent this family.
"'The truth of these particulars may be relied on.

In case of need they might be completed in the most minute degree for contradictory information having been given, very lengthened evidence has been obtained.

The order in which the names of the persons stand will be observed, and events that have happened up to the present time will only be mentioned.
"'NOTE, No.

I."'Rose and Blanche Simon, twin sisters, about fifteen years of age; very pretty, so much alike, one might be taken for the other; mild and timid disposition, but capable of enthusiasm.