7/15 He was a count." "Well, begin again!" shouted Pradel. "Come now, Mademoiselle Nanteuil, your cue!" Whereupon Nanteuil: "'Cousin, I was so happy when I awoke this morning....'" Suddenly, Madame Doulce appeared. Ponderous and mournful, she let fall the following words: "I have very sad news. |