"I think we have had enough of this acting I only agreed to the pledge because I thought it lay in my part."
"Can we not continue in earnest, what we began in jest. At all events it was a solemn vow made before witnesses."
"Well, then I will make up for it to-morrow morning, and now once more good night." But no movement showed that she had turned from the door. So after a pause Valentine began again,
"And all the rest may I not consider it as true?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well, all that we acted this evening."
"That is a good deal."
"Eugénie."
"Well."
"Can that be too much which alone can give me back the life and happiness you have taken from me a thousand times?"