His mother's voice inquired: "Who is there ?" "I--Pierre." "What do you want ?" "Only to say good-morning, because I am going to spend the day at Trouville with some friends." "But I am still in bed." "Very well, do not disturb yourself.

I shall see you this evening, when I come in." He hoped to get off without seeing her, without pressing on her cheek the false kiss which it made his heart sick to think of.

But she replied: "No.

Wait a moment.

I will let you in.