Then, rising, "I am sorry," she continued stiffly and decidedly.

"But it is impossible!" "Still--if a vacancy should occur ?" he pleaded.
Her eyes met his defiantly.

"We will inform you," she said.
"Thank you," he answered humbly.

"Perhaps I am fatiguing your mother ?" "I think you are a little tired, dear," the girl said, stooping over her.

"A little fatigues you." Madame's cheeks were flushed; her eyes shone brightly, even feverishly.
Claude saw this, and having pushed his plea and his suit as far as he dared, he hastened to take his leave.