She had made the most of her time, since Leigh left the house.

White curtains had been put up at the windows, and everything looked beautifully clean; and Patsey uttered an exclamation of pleasure when she entered the room.
"This does indeed look fresh and homelike," she said.

"Thank you for taking so much trouble, madame." The next morning Leigh procured a jacket and waistcoat, with brass buttons; and a cap with a gold band.

He then sauntered along the wharves and went aboard the Trois Freres, and told the skipper that no news had been received of his sister's husband.

It had been agreed that it was best that they should not go to Monsieur Flambard's house, but that the merchant should call at the lodging, after dark.