One evening, apropos of I scarcely remember what, it occurred to me to ask if he were married, and he replied, briefly: 'I thought I had told you so.' Ah! my dear professor, it were needless to discuss whether such a marriage would be a happy one, for it never can take place." "Well, now we have something positive," M.Moriaz hastened to observe, "and there is nothing to do but yield to evidence." "Alas! yes," rejoined the abbe; and, then, after a pause, during which he wore a reflective air, he added, "However--" "There is no 'however,' M.l'Abbe.

Believe me, your word suffices." "But I might possibly have misunderstood." "I have entire confidence in your ears--they are excellent." "But pray allow me to observe that it is never worth while to despair too soon.

Do you know what?
Count Larinski came recently to see me without finding me at home.

I owe him a farewell visit.

To-morrow morning, I promise you, I will call on him." "For what purpose ?" interrupted M.Moriaz.