He had drawn a long breath of relief when he ran over the letter which the delighted Justine frankly submitted to him for his inspection.

The fair Euphrosyne's secret advices justified his warmest anticipations.

He had conquered her heart.
"I will not delay you longer this morning," he said at last, with an artful mock confidence.

"I am infinitely grateful to you for so kindly coming to meet me here.

And it is only due to you to tell you why I begged you to come here to-day.