THE SUPPER "Monsieur du Cevennes," said D'Herouville, just before supper that first night of their arrival on Canadian soil, "I see that you are not quite strong enough to keep the engagement.

This day two weeks: will that be agreeable ?" "It will; though I should be better pleased to fix the scene for to-morrow morning." D'Herouville raised a deprecating hand.

"I should not like to have it said that I took advantage of a man's weakness.

Of course, if you wish absolutely to force it.

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