I warned you I had not any amusing stories to tell, merely recollections of scenes in my past life.

If you would prefer my leaving off, you have only to say so." "Oh no, no.

Please go on," exclaimed Jeanne, seeing that the raven was really ruffled.

"I think it's _very_ interesting, and I'll promise not to interrupt you any more." "Well," continued Dudu, "I bowed, as I told you, very politely two or three times, and at last I hopped away, still revolving in my mind how I could serve the poor little girl.

That afternoon our young ladies came again on to the terrace, but they did not stay long, and the little girl was not to be seen on the balcony, though I daresay she was peering out through the window to see as far as she could.