You shall receive the welcome we owe you, even though our views may not be entirely in accordance with yours.

You shall be made happy, and we will manage to marry Savinien, whom my wife thinks charming.

This little outbreak is nothing; do not make yourself unhappy; it will never be known in this part of the country, where there are a number of rich girls who would be delighted to enter our family.
My wife joins me in assuring you of the happiness you would give us, and I beg you to accept her wishes for the realization of this plan, together with my affectionate respects.
Luc-Savinien, Comte de Portenduere.
"What letters for a Kergarouet to receive!" cried the old Breton lady, wiping her eyes.
"The admiral does not know his nephew is in prison," said the Abbe Chaperon at last; "the countess alone read your letter, and has answered it for him.

But you must decide at once on some course," he added after a pause, "and this is what I have the honor to advise.

Do not sell your farm.