"You sent for your nephew in my absence. He has been here nearly two months, I understand."
"Yes, and it is in regard to the poor fellow that I wish to talk with you this evening, monsieur. I will explain—"
"Sabine has told me all about it."
"Great Heavens! you are not angry, I hope."
"Not angry, Suzanne, but greatly worried and alarmed."
"Alarmed! Alarmed about what?"
"The effect of your nephew's presence in this house."
"Had I foreseen that it would be disagreeable to you, I would not have sent for the poor boy; but he was so unhappy, and I knew your kindness of heart so well, that I thought I might take the liberty—"
"You have rendered too valuable service to each and every member of my family, Suzanne, for your relatives not to have a right to my interest and assistance. What I reproach you for is a great imprudence."
"Excuse me, monsieur, but I do not understand."