"All right, all right," said the chief of division in a tone of approval. "What makes me laugh is, that if you had told me the same thing when you first came here, you would not have surprised me, and I should have believed you at once: I observe in you so much of the air of a man who has worn a priestly habit."
"I have never been able to divest myself of that air, although it has often proved almost fatal to me," said Michel, with a sigh.
"At present, on the contrary, it is most favorable; your figure, your entire appearance inspires confidence."
The pastor bowed to express his thanks.
"And without doubt," continued Desmarest, "the good Royalist of the Boulevard is living on hope like all his friends. He has some lively expectations of a happy change of his circumstances."
"He has indeed, many."
"What do they depend on?"
"Ah! I do not know. The first time that he saw me this man could not tell me all his affairs."
"This is very natural," said the chief of division. "Have you arranged to see him again?"