As events proved, he had taken a course which, if he cared for his son, was for that son's well-being, and if he cared for himself most, was essential to his own well-being.
Relief crossed the woman's face.

"I'll tell you everything," she said.
Then Luzanne told her story, avoiding the fact that Carnac had been tricked into the marriage.

At last she said: "Now I've come here to make him acknowledge me.

He's ruined my life, broken my hopes, and--" "Broken your hopes!" interrupted Barode Barouche.

"How is that ?" "I might have married some one else.