To my inquiry, "What was the matter?" Fanny answered, "That the foolish creature had done nothing but shed tears from morning till night."
"If I could only once more have Mildmay in my arms," said Julia, "I should have lived long enough."
"And who is to protect Mildmay's child?" I asked.
"I would rather die than apply to him for money," answered Julia; "but my poor child will never see the light," and she burst into tears, "unless I see its beautiful father once more."
"Will once do?" I asked.
"I would be patient and resigned if I could kiss his heavenly eyes once more."
"Et puis?" said Fanny.
"Sans doute! ça va sans dire," added Julia.
"Pas toujours," I remarked however, giving my hand to Julia, "there is my hand on it, it shall be done, ma'am, and before this week is out, we pledge to you our royal word!"