Far from becoming enriched, the inventor had sunk his expenses, his advances of every kind; he had recklessly squandered both revenue and capital, which, to be sure, was not very considerable.
Mlle.

Antoinette Moriaz had a more fortunate destiny than Count Larinski.

She did not plume herself on having invented a new gun, nor did she depend upon her ingenuity for a livelihood; she had inherited from her mother a yearly income of about a hundred thousand livres, which enabled her to enjoy life and make others happy, for she was very charitable.

She loved the world without loving it too much; she knew how to do without it, having abundant resources within herself, and being of a very independent disposition.

During the winter she went out a great deal into society, and received freely at home.