Listening to your English," added Newman, laughing, "is almost a lesson in French." "Ah, I don't profess to teach English, certainly," said M.Nioche.

"But for my own admirable tongue I am still at your service." "Since you are here, then," said Newman, "we will begin.

This is a very good hour.

I am going to have my coffee; come every morning at half-past nine and have yours with me." "Monsieur offers me my coffee, also ?" cried M.Nioche.

"Truly, my beaux jours are coming back." "Come," said Newman, "let us begin.