"Yes, friend Roger," said Miette, "I will leave you alone; you may go to sleep."
"And it will be a well-earned sleep," added Madame Dalize, with the assent of every one.
[CHAPTER XXVII.]
PAUL OR GEORGE?
At the end of this long talk every one rose. Monsieur and Madame Dalize, with Monsieur Roger and Albert, walked towards the château. Paul Solange, silent and motionless, followed them with his eyes. When Monsieur Roger reached the step, he turned and made a friendly gesture to Paul, who responded by a bow. His eyes, in resting on Monsieur Roger, had an affectionate, softened, and respectful look. Miette saw it, and was struck by it. She approached, passed her arm in Paul's, and said, softly,—
"You love him very much,—Monsieur Roger?"
"Yes," answered Paul, with surprise.
"You love him very, very much?"