An architect has written to me, asking me for a skilled stone carver, to do some work in the country at a magnificent mansion in the midst of the most superb scenery.

Would you care about undertaking this ?" The proposal was a most acceptable one to Andre, and in a week's time he was on his way to his work with a prospect of living for a month in pure country air.

Upon his arrival at the Chateau, he made a thorough examination of the work with which he had been entrusted.

He saw that he could finish it with perfect ease, for it was only to restore the carved work on a balcony, which would not take more than a fortnight.

He did not, however, press on the work, for the beautiful scenery enchanted him.
He made many exquisite sketches, and his health began to return to him.
But there was another reason why he was in no haste to complete his task, one which he hardly ventured even to confess to himself: he had caught a glimpse of a young girl in the park of the Chateau who had caused a new feeling to spring up in his heart.