He thanked his father; but not in the joyous thoroughly contented tone that Michel had expected.

'Is there anything wrong about it ?' Michel said in that sharp tone which he used when something had suddenly displeased him.
'There is nothing wrong; nothing wrong at all,' said George slowly.
'The money is much more than I could have expected.

Indeed I did not expect any.' 'What is it then ?' 'I was thinking of something else.

Tell me, father; is it true that Marie is going to be married to Adrian Urmand ?' 'What makes you ask ?' 'I heard a report of it,' said George.

'Is it true ?' The father reflected a moment what answer he should give.