I know what it is to be alone and poor." "I cannot bear----" "We have to bear a great many things that we do not wish to in this life.

You owe me some consideration.

I still retain my faith and confidence in you.

I have not pressed you to the wall with hard questions about last night." "I know, I know, but----" "And, as the head of the house, I must have even from the children the obedience which is my due." "I do not wish to fail in my duty toward you, monsieur, but----" "And your word, the word of a d'Aumenier, has been plighted.

You entered into this engagement of your own free will.