For she does, you know," Rosier added eagerly.
"She does--I know it." "Ah," cried the young man, "I said you were the person to come to." "But I don't know how you know it, if you haven't asked her," Madame Merle went on.
"In such a case there's no need of asking and telling; as you say, we're an innocent couple.

How did YOU know it ?" "I who am not innocent?
By being very crafty.

Leave it to me; I'll find out for you." Rosier got up and stood smoothing his hat.

"You say that rather coldly.
Don't simply find out how it is, but try to make it as it should be." "I'll do my best.

I'll try to make the most of your advantages." "Thank you so very much.