Suppose you were to put handcuffs on him, would he or would he not be insulted ?" He answered in an exceedingly vexed tone, that this was entirely different, and Mlle.

Moiseney having taken the liberty to interfere in the discussion in Antoinette's behalf, declaring that Counts Larinski are not to be distrusted, and that men of science are incapable of comprehending delicacy of sentiment, he gave full vent to his wrath, telling the worthy demoiselle to meddle with what concerned her.

For the first time in his life he was seriously angry.

Antoinette caressed him into good-humour, promised that she would put on the best possible face to Maitre Noirot, that she would pay religious attention to his counsels, and that she would endeavour to profit by them.
While M.Moriaz was engaged in this stormy interview with his daughter, Samuel Brohl was _en route_ for Maisons.

After the first flush of astonishment, the note and invitation of Mme.