If you were still to live in this house you would be an obstacle to the means my sister and I are about to employ to restore comfort and ease to the home.

Have I abused the authority you gave me by putting you in a position to remake your own fortune?
In a few years, if you so will, you can easily become the receiver-general." "In other words, Marguerite," said Balthazar, gently, "you turn me out of my own house." "I do not deserve that bitter reproach," replied the daughter, quelling the tumultuous beatings of her heart.

"You will come back to us in a manner becoming to your dignity.

Besides, father, I have your promise.
You are bound to obey me.

My uncle has stayed here that he might himself accompany you to Bretagne, and not leave you to make the journey alone." "I shall not go," said Balthazar, rising; "I need no help from any one to restore my property and pay what I owe to my children." "It would be better, certainly," replied Marguerite, calmly.