I made some successful speculations--some unheard of chances in lands; and, I beg you to believe, honestly, too.

Still, I am not a millionaire; but you know I had nothing, and my wife less; now, my house paid for, we have ten thousand francs' income left.

It is not a fortune for us, living in this style; but I still work and keep good courage, and my Juliette is happy in her paradise!" "She wears no more soiled cuffs, then ?" said Camors.
"I warrant she does not! Indeed, she has a slight tendency to luxury--like all women, you know.

But I am delighted to see you remember so well our college follies.

I also, through all my distractions, never forgot you a moment.