With all its turbulence and occasional excesses contrasted with the cynical refinement and polite indifferentism of to-day, was not the older system the better one?
Fleurange.
By Mrs. Craven, Author Of “A Sister's Story.”
Translated From The French, With Permission.
Part Third.
The Banks Of The Neckar.
XXXIX.
About a fortnight after Christmas, Clement was returning to his lodgings a little sooner than usual, when he met Wilhelm Müller at the door.
“Ah! you have come at the right moment,” said he. “Let me tell you why. A courier from St. Petersburg arrived this morning with important news, which will have a serious effect on our business.”