“Not so, indeed, sir,” said Mr. de Roisel; “it has been a chance which nobody could foresee. But do you not think the thieves may yet be discovered?”
“Probably. I think they will betray themselves in trying to sell the things they have stolen.”
“Let us hope so,” rejoined Mr. de Roisel.
With this hope, and the chance it afforded of the recovery of the horse, Maurice tried to console himself.
BABY’S RIDE.
Baby, do you like your ride?
Baby on the baa-lamb!
Baby’s mother is beside