Then he smiled, and added in a caressing tone: "Never mind, keep quiet.

We will love one another fondly, and live happily.

As you are unable to come here, I will arrange matters.

Should we remain a few months without seeing one another, do not forget me, and bear in mind that I am labouring for your felicity." As Therese opened the door to leave, he seized her in his arms.
"You are mine, are you not ?" he continued.

"You swear to belong to me, at any hour, when I choose." "Yes!" exclaimed the young woman.