“Oh, indeed! I was not aware of it.”
“Yes, it was a cruel grief to him; but we must all resign ourselves to the will of Providence!”
“And with regard to what subject did the marquis do me the honor to mention my name?”
“I am going to tell you. First of all, you must know that this house is sold. The bill of sale was signed the day before my departure from Paris.”
“Oh, sir! that renews all my uneasiness.”
“Pray, why?”
“I am afraid that the new proprietors may not choose to keep me as their bailiff.”
“Now see what a lucky chance! It is just on that subject that I am going to speak to you.”
“Is it possible?”
“Certainly. Knowing the interest which the marquis feels for you, I am particularly desirous that you should keep this place, and I will do all in my power to serve you, if—”