19/32 Neither seemed to have any appetite. As soon as they had drunk their coffee, they turned back on the Vivey road; but, when they had got as far as the great limetree, standing at the entrance to the forest, Julien touched Claudet lightly on the shoulder. You will return to Vivey, and I shall go across the fields to La Thuiliere. I shall return as soon as I have had an interview with Mademoiselle Vincart. Wait for me at the chateau." "The time will seem dreadfully long to me," sighed Claudet; "I shall not know how to dispose of my body until you return." "Your affair will be all settled within two or three hours from now. |