It was better certainly to approach such subjects respectfully.

"Marcelline," she added, after a little silence, "there is only one thing I don't like.

I wish the little cousin were not going to sleep in the tapestry room." "Not in the tapestry room, Mademoiselle ?" exclaimed Marcelline, "why, it is the best room in the house! You, who are so fond of stories, Mademoiselle--why there are stories without end on the walls of the tapestry room; particularly on a moonlight night." "_Are_ there ?" said Jeanne.

"I wonder then if the little cousin will be able to find them out.

If he does he must tell them to me.