Dauvray made a terrible commentary upon it.

"Easily taken by a new face, generous, and foolishly superstitious, a living provocation to every rogue." Those were the words, and here was a beautiful girl of twenty versed in those very tricks of imposture which would make Mme.

Dauvray her natural prey! Ricardo looked at Wethermill, doubtful whether he should tell what he knew of Celia Harland or not.

But before he had decided a knock came upon the door.
"Here is Perrichet," said Hanaud, taking up his hat.

"We will go down to the Villa Rose.".