He made a last effort.
"Listen," he said, with ardent voice, "it is impossible that you can have forgotten me so soon: I love you so much! Remember our affection in the old days, Micheline.

Remember!" He no longer argued; he pleaded.

Micheline felt victorious.

She was moved with pity.
"Alas! my poor Pierre, my affection was only friendship, and my heart has not changed toward you.

The love which I now feel is quite different.