Had he seen the woodwork of the chair upon which he was leaning burst into flower and leaf, he could not have looked more surprised.

Who could have expected to find such a sum concealed beneath the old man's tatters, and how could he have obtained so much money?
The idea that some robbery had been committed at once occurred to both the young people, and they exchanged a meaning glance, which, however, did not escape the observation of their visitor.
"Pooh, pooh!" said he, without appearing in the slightest degree annoyed.

"You must not give way to evil thoughts or suspicions.

It is a fact that banknotes for five hundred francs don't often grow out of a ragged pocket like mine.

But I got this fellow honestly,--that I can guarantee." Rose paid no attention to his words; indeed, she took no interest in them.