6/20 You are a man of merit, and you have no relatives. In arranging this marriage I realized the dream of my life. I was not taking a son-in-law-I was gaining a new child." "Believe me," said Pierre, sadly, "it is not my fault that your wish is not carried out." "That, my boy, is another question!" cried Madame Desvarennes, whose voice was at once raised two tones. "And that is where we do not agree. I know what you are going, to tell me. |