"I have noticed an implacable thought in her eyes since the other evening." "No," said Laurent.

"You see, the doctor told me it was absolutely all over with her.

If she ever speaks again it will be in the final death-rattle.

She will not last much longer, you may be sure.

It would be stupid to place an additional load on our conscience by preventing her being present at the gathering this evening." Therese shuddered.
"You misunderstand me," she exclaimed.