"And still?" repeated Monsieur Dalize. "You still doubt? Come with me."
He re-entered the château with Roger. When he reached the parlor he went straight to Paul Solange.
"Paul," said he, "to-morrow is the mail, and I shall write to your father."
"Ah, sir," answered Paul, "I will give you my letter; maybe you can put it in yours."
Monsieur Dalize seemed to be trying to think of something.
"How long a time is it," said he, "since I have had the pleasure of seeing your excellent father?"
"Two years, sir; but he will surely come to France this winter."
Monsieur Dalize looked at Roger; then he whispered in his ear,—
"You have heard."
