You say the thing happened three days ago--now, when will the work be finished ?" "The work will be finished to-morrow, monsieur.

Only one workman is left, and he will be quit of his task to-night." "So the thing--the comedy or tragedy will come to an end to-morrow ?" remarked the Judge seriously.

"How did you find out that the workmen go tomorrow, maitre ?" "Jean Jacques--he told me yesterday." "Then it all ends to-morrow," responded the Judge.
The puzzled subordinate stood almost still, and looked at the Judge in wonder.

Why should it all end to-morrow simply because the work was finished at the flume?
At last he spoke.
"It is only twelve miles to Laplatte where George Masson lives, and he has, besides, another contract near here, but three miles from the Manor Cartier.

Also besides, how can we know what she will do--Jean Jacques' wife.