Michel (sobbing). What shall I do—oh, what shall I do?

Lustucru. What is the matter?

Michel. Oh dear! oh dear!

Lustucru. What has happened? Is—is Moumouth— [Eagerly.]

Michel. My poor Moumouth!

Lustucru. What! is Moumouth—dead?

Michel (unheedingly). He just looked up at me once, and waved his dear tail, then looked once more at me, and—[sobs]—and—[sobs]

Lustucru (eagerly). And died?

Michel. No, no (sobbing); he would not eat the hash.