But I will give you till to-morrow noon.

You agree to that ?" "I agree." My lips formed the words.

I hardly spoke them; but he understood, and with a flash in his eyes took a step towards me as if to snatch my hand.

I drew away.

He followed, but at this instant Marianne appeared at the door.
"There is a young lady to see Mademoiselle," she announced, her good-natured, open face showing all her dislike of Count Godensky.