I put on my wife's bed a box containing nine hundred francs, all the money which remained to me, and I told her what had happened.
She turned pale, and said to me, "What are you going to do ?" "My duty." She embraced me, and only said two words:-- "Do it." My breakfast was ready.

I ate a cutlet in two mouthfuls.

As I finished, my daughter came in.

She was startled by the manner in which I kissed her, and asked me, "What is the matter ?" "Your mother will explain to you." And I left them.
The Rue de la Tour d'Auvergne was as quiet and deserted as usual.

Four workmen were, however, chatting near my door; they wished me "Good morning." I cried out to them, "You know what is going on ?" "Yes," said they.
"Well.