Sabine is sacrificing herself to this man for some reason or other, and he, like a dastardly cur, is ready to take advantage of the nobleness of her heart." "I admit the correctness of your supposition," said he; "and now, how do you propose to act ?" "I shall do nothing as yet," answered the young man, with a fierce gleam in his eyes.

"Sabine asks me to tear her from my heart.

I will affect to do so for the time.

Modeste believes in me, and will help me.

I have patience.