"At the head of the 24th brigade made a brilliant charge on the enemy's flank, that is described in the general order as having decided the fate of the battle." "How badly you do read," said the old lady, sharply.

"I thought he was gone; instead of that he has covered himself with glory; but it is all our doing, is it not, young ladies?
We saved his life." "We saved it amongst us, madame." "What is the matter, Rose ?" said Edouard.
"Nothing: give me the salts, quick." She only passed them, as it were, under her own nostrils; then held them to Josephine, who was now observed to be trembling all over.

Rose contrived to make it appear that this was mere sympathy on Josephine's part.
"Don't be silly, girls," cried the baroness, cheerfully; "there is nobody killed that we care about." Dr.Aubertin read the rest to himself.
Edouard fell into a gloomy silence and tortured himself about Camille, and Rose's anxiety and agitation.
By and by the new servant brought in a letter.

It was the long-expected one from Egypt.
"Here is something better than salts for you.

A long letter, Josephine, and all in his own hand; so he is safe, thank Heaven! I was beginning to be uneasy again.