He achieved his ruin by dying young, while his rival triumphed.

He bequeathed an honest fortune to his widow and his son.
Jacques Dechartre was brought up by his mother, who adored him.

I do not think that maternal tenderness ever was more impetuous.

Jacques is a charming fellow; but he is a spoiled child." "Yet he appears so indifferent, so easy to understand, so distant from everything." "Do not rely on this.

He has a tormented and tormenting imagination." "Does he like women ?" "Why do you ask ?" "Oh, it isn't with any idea of match-making." "Yes, he likes them.