9/39 Mlle. Moiseney, "I have sad news to communicate." "What! have they written to you from Cormeilles that your parrot is dead ?" "Ah, my dear child, be reasonable, be strong; summon up all your courage." "For the love of God, what is the matter ?" "Ah! would that I could spare you this trouble! Your father has just received a letter from Mme. de Lorcy." Antoinette grew more attentive, her breath came quickly. "And what was there in this letter that is so terrible, so heart-rending ?" she asked, forcing a smile. "You know that your joys and your sorrows are mine. |