M.de Francueil was fond of talents in others, and cultivated those he possessed.

Music, which he understood very well, was a means of producing a connection between us.

I frequently saw him, and he soon gained my friendship.

He, however, suddenly gave me to understand that Madam Dupin thought my visits too frequent, and begged me to discontinue them.

Such a compliment would have been proper when she returned my letter; but eight or ten days afterwards, and without any new cause, it appeared to me ill-timed.