I am mistaken if she will not yet leave the print of her stealing steps on thy heart, Crimsworth." "Of her steps?
Confound it, no! My heart is not a plank to be walked on." "But the soft touch of a patte de velours will do it no harm." "She offers me no patte de velours; she is all form and reserve with me." "That to begin with; let respect be the foundation, affection the first floor, love the superstructure; Mdlle.

Reuter is a skilful architect." "And interest, M.Pelet--interest.

Will not mademoiselle consider that point ?" "Yes, yes, no doubt; it will be the cement between every stone.

And now we have discussed the directress, what of the pupils?
N'y-a-t-il pas de belles etudes parmi ces jeunes tetes ?" "Studies of character?
Yes; curious ones, at least, I imagine; but one cannot divine much from a first interview." "Ah, you affect discretion; but tell me now, were you not a little abashed before these blooming young creatures?
"At first, yes; but I rallied and got through with all due sang-froid." "I don't believe you." "It is true, notwithstanding.

At first I thought them angels, but they did not leave me long under that delusion; three of the eldest and handsomest undertook the task of setting me right, and they managed so cleverly that in five minutes I knew them, at least, for what they were--three arrant coquettes." "Je les connais!" exclaimed M.Pelet.