The nurse began again in her turn to speak, and renewed her claims, this time threatening to appeal to law.

At first Michael listened to her attentively, and when he comprehended her meaning, he gave the child back to its mother.
"How much do we owe you ?" asked he.
The countrywoman began to reckon up the different expenses, which amounted to nearly thirty francs.

The joiner felt to the bottom of his pockets, but could find nothing.

His forehead became contracted by frowns; low curses began to escape him.

All of a sudden he rummaged in his breast, drew forth a large watch, and holding it up above his head: "Here it is--here's your money!" cried he with a joyful laugh; "a watch, a good one! I always said it would keep for a drink on a dry day; but it is not I who will drink it, but the young one.