"I think we had better go, Charles," said she, leading the way into the library and closing the door after us. Old Prosper with the wonderful eyes, and who was deaf, was with his master.
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
THE PRIEST AND FAUN
On another day, while alone with old Prosper and Nance, he turned to her and said:
"Nance, did I ever tell you about the Priest and the Faun, whom I found in my blessed attic at the top of my secret stairway?... Yes?"
"Are you feeling quite strong enough, Monsieur Jacques?" was her gentle answer.
"Better than I shall ever feel again," came the reply.
"I should like to hear about them," she said.