"We have won!" said Colonel Tournay.
"Let us celebrate the victory by this feast that Beaurepaire has provided!" exclaimed St. Hilaire.
Tournay drew Edmé into the recess of one of the large windows. The sound of a whole city rejoicing at the abolition of the Reign of Terror filled the air. In the room at the back the voices of Gaillard and St. Hilaire were heard in joyful conversation.
For a moment they stood in silence. She looked into his eyes and read the question there.
A MOMENT THEY STOOD IN SILENCE
"Yes," her eyes answered.