"In fact, I don't believe it.

You are amusing yourself with me." For a moment she put aside her visible annoyance to remove his doubts.
"I am quite serious, monsieur.

There came a formal letter to my uncle this morning from M.de La Tour d'Azyr, announcing the visit and its object.

I will not say that it did not surprise us a little..." "Oh, I see," cried Andre-Louis, in relief.

"I understand.