"And you will ask me nothing more?"
"I will endeavor."
"And now," said Geneviève, "I think it will be useless to hold the horse any longer. The section will wait."
"Oh, Geneviève! the whole world might wait, if I could only stay with you!"
Steps were heard in the court-yard.
"They come to tell us that dinner is ready," said Geneviève. They silently pressed each other's hands.
It was Morand, who came to tell them they only awaited their presence at table. He also was in full dress for the Sunday's dinner.