“Yes, I want to know—”

“What?” said Flore.

“You won’t tell me?” exclaimed Rouget.

“Yes I will, on my honor—”

“Ah! that’s it,” returned Rouget, with a frightened air. “Are you an honest girl?”

“I’ll take my oath—”

“Are you, truly?”

“Don’t you hear me tell you so?”

“Come; are you the same as you were when your uncle brought you here barefooted?”

“A fine question, faith!” cried Flore, blushing.