I quieted his mind by an appeal to his sense of trust and self-respect, which he thoroughly appreciated.

As yet I have not given him the key of my desk here, because I reserve it as a special reward for good conduct.

In a few days more I have no doubt he will add it to the collection in his bag." "Ah," said Madame Fontaine, with the humility which no living woman knew better when and how to assume, "you understand these difficult questions--you have your grand national common-sense.

I am only a poor limited German woman.

But, as you say in England, 'Live and learn.' You have indescribably interested me.