"She sings charmingly, and for the rest, I believe she is agreeable; but my opportunities have been very little."
"What do you think of our fellow Jacque—is he trustworthy?"
"Perfectly, so far as I know."
"You never saw him peep into letters, or that kind of thing?"
"Certainly not."
"There is a theory which must be investigated, and I should like to employ him. You know nothing against him, nor do I."
"Suppose we go to our beds?" resumed the old gentleman, having finished his cigar.
A door at either side opened from the dressing-room, by whose fire they had been sitting.
"See which room is meant for me—Jacque will have placed my things there."
The young man did as he was bid, and made his report.