Meantime, all he thought it prudent to tell them was that he had endeavored to be just to both parties.
"Little solemn puppy," said Rose, and was racked with curiosity.
Next week Raynal called on the baroness.

She received him alone.

They talked about Madame Raynal.

The next day he dined with the whole party, and the commandant's manners were the opposite of what the baroness had inculcated.

But she had a strong prejudice in his favor.