Our coachman is driving round, and we will go out by the conservatory door without being seen." "Very well; we will wait." This delay displeased Jeanne.

In the ardor of her resolution, in the first warmth of her struggle, she wished at once to put space between her and Serge.

Unfortunately, Cayrol had thwarted this effort of proud revolt.

She was vexed with him.

He, without knowing the motives which actuated his wife, guessed that something had displeased her.