I myself do not know a butterfly from a June-bug, but it will be a pleasure to bring you two together." Breitmann arranged his papers neatly and waited to be dismissed.

He had seen M.Ferraud at Swan's, but had formed no opinion regarding him; in fact, the growth of his interest had stopped at indifference.

On his part, the new arrival never so much as gave the secretary a second glance--the first was sufficient.

And while the admiral read on, M.
Ferraud examined the broken skin on his palms.
"Mr.Ferraud! Well, well; this is a great honor, I'm sure.

It was very kind of them to send you here.