"My God! something has happened M. Louis!" she gasped, clasping her hands together.
"No, my child—but you must forget him."
"Forget him?"'
"Yes, believe me; you must renounce your cherished hopes."
"Heavens! what has happened?"
"Ignorance is a very sad thing, my poor child; and yet, at this moment,
I would pity you if you could read."
"But, monsieur, what does the letter contain?"
"You must think no more of your marriage—"
"Does M. Louis write that?"
"Yes; he appeals to your generosity and delicacy, as well as your kindness of heart."