The banker awaited the issue of the interview between mother and daughter in the next room.

Through the door he heard the irritated tones of Madame Desvarennes, to which Micheline answered softly and slowly.

The mother threatened and stormed.

Coldly and quietly the daughter received the attack.

The tussle lasted about an hour, when the door reopened and Madame Desvarennes appeared, pale and still trembling, but calmed.