Well, I'll bring Cinders instead." "Ah, the good Cinders! He is different." "And we will go exploring," she said eagerly.

"I shan't be a bit afraid of anything with you there.

The tenth, then! Don't forget! Good-bye, and thank you ever so much! You won't fail me, will you ?" He bent low over the impetuous little hand.

"I shall not fail you, mademoiselle.

_Adieu_!" "_Au revoir_!" she laughed back.