Did she ever utter a word of complaint, or a sigh, on learning the cruel truth?
what strength of mind! what equability of temperament! what nobility of sentiment! You do not admire her enough, monsieur; you are not proud enough of having such a daughter.

As to me, I glory in having been of some value in her education.

I always made a point of developing her judgment, and putting her on her guard against all erratic tendencies.

Yes, I can safely say that I took great pains to cultivate and fortify her reason." "I thank you with all my heart," rejoined M.Moriaz, leaning back in one corner of the carriage; "you can most assuredly boast of having accomplished a marvellous work; but I beg of you, mademoiselle, when you have finished your discourse, will you kindly say to the coachman that I am ready to start ?" During the drive, M.Moriaz gave himself up to the most melancholy reflections; he even tormented himself with sundry reproaches.

"We have acted contrary to good sense," he thought.