Perhaps he'd be foolish, too, because he likes the strange American, but it would relieve us of care." "But America is not a barbarous continent, Suzanne, at least some of it is not.

I have heard that in the eastern part of their country many of them act very much as we do, and we have seen those in Paris who appear to be quite civilized.

And Suzanne, often they are rich, very rich.
Before I left Paris the second time I made it a point to inquire about this young man, and I discovered that he had an immensely wealthy uncle, whose sole heir he is." "Ah!" said Suzanne, making a long intake of the breath.

It was easier than she had thought for John to become French.
"And the fortunes of the house of Lannes are moderate now, as you and I know quite well, Suzanne," continued the wise Antoine.

"Surely it must have occurred to Madame her mother, when our little Mademoiselle Julie was yet but a beautiful young child, that she might make a great marriage some day.