I returned that night and found Dorval alone and expecting me.
"Upon my word!" I exclaimed, "I did not dare hope for a tête-à-tête."
"I said I had a reading."
"Did you say who the reader was?"
"Oh no! but first come here, sit down by me and listen to what I have to say, good dog!"
I let her lead me to an arm-chair and I sat down.
She stood in front of me with both her hands in mine and she looked gently and kindly at me.
"You love me, don't you?" she said.
"With all my heart!"