"Well, even if it be so, that is of no importance, provided that Bijou does not suspect it herself. Why do you not answer?"
"Because I am not of the same opinion as you, grandmamma, and you do not like that as a rule, particularly when it is a question of Bijou."
"What do you mean?"
"Just what I said, nothing else."
"Then, according to you, Bijou has noticed it from—"
"From the very first day."
"And even if that should be so, she cannot help it! Besides, what danger does she run?"
"None at all."
"Paul is honourable."
"Undoubtedly, and even if he were not, Bijou would have nothing to fear for several reasons."