Réné put his ear to Coconnas's chest and listened attentively to the play of the lungs.
"No, Monsieur le Comte," he replied, "you will get well."
"Really?"
"Yes, I assure you."
"Well, you fill me with delight."
There was silence once more.
"Is there nothing else you would desire to know, M. le Comte?"
"I wish to know," said Coconnas, "if I am really in love?"
"You are," replied Réné.
"How do you know?"