The doctor took a paper from a drawer and handed it to her. She uttered a sudden exclamation as she saw the amount.
"It is out of all reason," she said.
"Mademoiselle, the security offered by this house may be said to be out of all reason too."
"If this is paid, I remain a guest for another week?"
"Until next Saturday."
Jeanne took her purse and counted out the money. She had little left when it was done.
"Count it, Dr. Legrand, and give me the receipt."
His eyes beamed as he counted and found the sum correct.
"I am happy again," he said. "So much may happen in a week. I assure you, mademoiselle, your ability to pay lifts years from my shoulders."
"Yes, monsieur, I have bought a long respite," Jeanne said, rising as she took the receipt. "I doubt not much will happen in a week."