‘I believe I am.’
‘And I,’ said she, ‘will assist you.’
He did not respond warmly to this generous offer; but Mrs. Belassis would not be discouraged.
‘Two heads, you know, Monsieur, are better than one!’
‘Madame is right.’
‘And I am not an ally to be despised. I know much of all the history of the family.’
‘True—very true!’ he seemed to reflect.
‘Perhaps, Madame, we had better meet somewhere soon, where we can discuss this difficult question.’
‘To-morrow, then,’ she answered eagerly. ‘Meet me to-morrow by that fallen tree, where we talked before. At eleven o’clock I will be there. Do not forget.’
‘I will not,’ he answered.