"Yes, that's true!"
And she smiled, as much as to say:
"I'm not a bit afraid!"
He asked her presently what was the object of her visit.
"My husband," she replied with an effort, "has urged me to call on you, not venturing to take this step himself!"
"And why?"
"You know M. Dambreuse, don't you?"
"Yes, slightly."
"Ah! slightly."
She relapsed into silence.