I held out the cap to her, and she thrust her hand into it.

The cap sank with the weight.

I took out a purse, which I kept closed in my hand, and put it into my bosom.

Celeste then retired from the window, and when she had gone to the back of the room kissed her hand to me, and went out at the door.

I remained stupefied for a moment, but O'Brien roused me, and we quitted the _Grande Place_, taking up our quarters at a little cabaret.