"You do seem to think about everything; and now Marie knows that Victor is safe, I do hope she is going to be more like herself.

As I tell her, they cannot hurt father or mother.

They have done no wrong, and they must let them out of prison after a time.

Mamma said we were to be brave; and at anyrate I try to be, and so does Virginie, though she does cry sometimes.

And now I hope Marie will be cheerful too, and not go about the rooms looking so downcast and wretched.