35/36 He has been more than a friend to me--a brother. Come! after that, tell me what you would think of me if I did what you have just asked me ?" Cayrol was confused; he twisted his bristly beard with his fingers. He will marry Mademoiselle Desvarennes." "It is possible. In that case, I shall be here to console Pierre and sympathize with him." "And in the mean time you are going to do all you can in his favor ?" "I have already had the honor of telling you that I cannot do anything." "Well, well. One knows what talking means, and you will not change my idea of your importance. |