"It is delightful to discuss with you. At least, you always agree with me!"
We all burst out laughing, and at this fit of gaiety the majors went softly out for fear they would wake up the officers and the refugees whom we were sheltering.
CHAPTER III
Sleep was long in coming that night. After much talking we were still at a loss what to think. Were the Germans really at our gates? "I cannot believe it," groaned Geneviève; "it is a collapse; it is the end of all things."
"If we are invaded, what shall we do?"
The next day we renewed the discussion.
"If the Prussians come, we have but to wait for them with a bold face," said Geneviève and Colette. Mme. Valaine hesitated.
"Mother," exclaimed Yvonne and Antoinette, "we cannot stay here. Think of the risks we run."