A wild dream that she, now being free, could love him filled his heart with rapture.
“She wishes to do what is right,” replied Jean, “and has a word to say to you.”
“Must I go at once?”
“Yes.”
“Well, I am ready.”
“Come, little one. You must accompany us.”
“Oh, no! Why should I go?”
“Because she wishes to speak to you, too.”
A quarter of an hour afterward the three entered Catherine’s presence.
“Thanks, Jean, for bringing them here; and you, my young friends, I thank you for coming.”