"There isn't the slightest doubt of that, now, mademoiselle."
"Then have a very simple white dress ready for me to wear to-morrow evening, and as soon as it is dark you and I will go to Madame Herbaut's. And once more let me remind you that I shall expect you to exercise the greatest caution."
"Mademoiselle need have no anxiety on that account. Has mademoiselle any further orders?"
"No, I only desire to thank you again for your zeal."
"Then I will bid mademoiselle good night."
"Good night, my dear Laîné."
The governess left the room and Mlle. de Beaumesnil resumed her writing.
CHAPTER XXXIII.
THE THREE RIVALS.
"In order to fully understand these recent events, it is necessary to review the past, my dear mother," Mlle. de Beaumesnil continued.
"The day after my arrival at my guardian's house I went to church with Mlle. Helena, who during mass called my attention to a young man who was praying fervently before the same altar.