I thought so all along; WHAT A DUPE I HAVE BEEN!" "I will offend no more," said poor silly Edouard.

"Adieu, mademoiselle.
May you find friends as sincere as I am, and more to your taste!" "Heaven hear your prayers!" replied the malicious thing, casting up her eyes with a mock tragic air.
Edouard sighed; a chill conviction that she was both heartless and empty fell on him.

He turned away without another word.

She called to him with a sudden airy cheerfulness that made him start.

"Stay, monsieur, I forgot--I have a favor to ask you." "I wish I could believe that:" and his eyes brightened.
Rose stopped, and began to play with her parasol.