"I can find no words to express my sense of gratitude," she said; "my daughter must speak for herself and for me." "And your daughter must hear the good news as soon as possible," Mr.
Keller added kindly.

"I won't detain you.

I know you must be anxious to see Minna.

One word before you go.

You will, of course, invite any relatives and friends whom you would like to see at the wedding." Madame Fontaine lifted her sleepy eyes by slow gradations to the ceiling, and devoutly resigned herself to mention her family circumstances.
"My parents cast me off, sir, when I married," she said; "my other relatives here and in Brussels refused to assist me when I stood in need of help.