"My brother went to the Du Buits' house after lunch, to see Andre and Georges.

They went for a drive this morning, and won't be back till late to-night." "Well, but--but why did the Duke tell me so ?" said Germaine, knitting her brow with a puzzled air.
"If I were you, I should inquire into this thoroughly.

Dukes--well, we know what dukes are--it will be just as well to keep an eye on him," said Jeanne maliciously.
Germaine flushed quickly; and her eyes flashed.

"Thank you.

I have every confidence in Jacques.