He did not smile, but he looked softly grave.

"Excuse me, sir," he said, "I assured you that I would not influence my sister's decision.

I adhered, to the letter, to my engagement.

Did I not, sister ?" "Don't appeal, my son," said the marquise, "your word is sufficient." "Yes--she accepted me," said Newman.

"That is very true, I can't deny that.