"It's decided, you know, that Gerard is to marry Camille.

The Baroness has resigned herself to it, and I've heard from a most reliable quarter that Madame de Quinsac, the young man's mother, has given her consent." At this Duthil became quite merry.

He also seemed to be well informed on the subject.

"Yes, yes, I know," said he.

"The wedding is to take place shortly, at the Madeleine.