"Oh, I shall urge Yvon to be very prudent," added Jenny, smiling, "but I see no reason why he should not avail himself of an opportunity for enjoyment that our retired life will make doubly pleasant to him."
So Suzanne, fearing the consequences of her mistress's blindness, said, resolutely:
"Madame, monsieur must not be allowed to attend this fête."
"I do not understand you, Suzanne."
"Heed what I say, madame, and for your own sake and the sake of your child prevent monsieur from attending this entertainment," exclaimed Suzanne, clasping her hands imploringly.
"What is the matter, Suzanne? You alarm me."
"You know how entirely I am devoted to you, madame?"
"Yes; but explain."
"You know perfectly well, too, that I would not run any risk of alarming you if it were not absolutely necessary. Believe me, some terrible misfortune is likely to happen if monsieur attends this fête."
Dame Roberts could say no more, for just then the door opened, and Yvon Cloarek entered his wife's room. Suzanne dared not remain any longer, so she departed, but not until after she had given her mistress one more imploring look.