I can do nothing for you.

But there is no reason to despair; the day is not yet over.

You may still meet with Providence, who never gets up before noon." "Ah!" replied Rodolphe, "Providence has too much to do looking after little birds.

I will go and see Marcel." Marcel was then residing in the Rue de Breda.

Rodolphe found him in a very downcast mood, contemplating his great picture that was to represent the passage of the Red Sea.
"What is the matter ?" asked Rodolphe, as he entered.