But that will come in a few days, and we shall not have time enough to finish it." The Huberts shook their heads.

In truth, so delicate a piece of work required the most minute care and attention.

Yet Hubertine turned towards her daughter as she said: "I could help you, my dear.

I might attend to the ornaments, and then you will only have the figure to do." Angelique continued to closely examine the figure of the saint, and was deeply troubled.

She said to herself, "No, no." She refused; she would not give herself the pleasure of accepting.