"But you have cheerfulness and happiness for two!" "Oh no," said Newman more seriously.

"You must be bright and lively; that's part of the bargain." M.Nioche bowed, with his hand on his heart.

"Very well, sir; you have already made me lively." "Come and bring me my picture then; I will pay you for it, and we will talk about that.

That will be a cheerful subject!" Mademoiselle Noemie had collected her accessories, and she gave the precious Madonna in charge to her father, who retreated backwards out of sight, holding it at arm's-length and reiterating his obeisance.

The young lady gathered her shawl about her like a perfect Parisienne, and it was with the smile of a Parisienne that she took leave of her patron..