That rather spoils it." "We have not the least objection to defining our position," said M.de Bellegarde.

"We understand that it should not at first appear to you quite clear.

We rather expected, indeed, that you should not do us justice." "Oh, I'll do you justice," said Newman.

"Don't be afraid.

Please proceed." The marquise laid her hand on her son's arm, as if to deprecate the attempt to define their position.