13/56 besides, it will complete the two dozen." It was now Noel's turn to say: "Ah!. ." and as Juliette said nothing, he added: "Well, if you are pleased, you do not show it." "Oh! so that is what you are driving at!" cried the lady. "I am not grateful enough to suit you! You bring me a present, and I ought at once to pay cash, fill the house with cries of joy, and throw myself upon my knees before you, calling you a great and magnificent lord!" Noel was unable this time to restrain a gesture of impatience, which Juliette perceived plainly enough, to her great delight. |