Unfortunate lover! Shall I get up a subscription for you?
In your place, I would appeal to public charity." Noel could stand it no longer, in spite of his resolution to remain calm.

"You think it a laughing matter ?" cried he.

"Well! let me tell you, Juliette, I am ruined, and I have exhausted my last resources! I am reduced to expedients!" The eyes of the young woman brightened.

She looked at her lover tenderly.

"Oh, if 'twas only true, my big pet!" said she.