Of course he was out of place among us, but for a man in his position he seemed tolerable." "Yes," Monsieur du Tillet agreed, but in a somewhat doubtful tone of voice.

"So far as assurances go there is nothing to be desired, and he has, as I said, so far acted loyally up to them, and yet somehow I do not like him.

It strikes me that he is playing a game, although what that game is I cannot say.

At anyrate I do not trust him; he speaks smoothly but I think he has a double face, and that he is cruel and treacherous." "That is not like you, Monsieur du Tillet," Marie laughed, "you who generally have a good word for everyone.

It seems to me that you are hard upon the young man, who appears to be animated by excellent sentiments towards us." Spring came again.