Ah, yes! 'I kiss your handsome grey eyes a thousand times'! Ah
well, let us give the Chevalier credit; he certainly has a handsome
pair of eyes, as many a dame and demoiselle at court will attest. It
was truly a delightful letter; only the music of it was somewhat
inharmonious to my ears."
"Take care, Monsieur, that I do not choose the block. I am not wholly
without courage."
"Pardon me! Jealousy has an evil sting. I ask you to pardon me.
Besides, it was evident that you had some definite purpose in trifling
with the Chevalier. Well, he is out of the game."
"Do you know what brought him here?" veering into a new channel to lull
the vicomte's caution. She had an idea.
"I do; but it would not sound pleasant in your ears."
"He followed . . ."
"A woman?" with quick anticipation. "I do not say so. I brought him
into our conversation merely to prove to you that I was more in your
confidence than you dreamed of."
Madame drew her fingers across her brow.
"Does any one else know that you have this paper?" Madame manoeuvered
her chair, bringing it as close as possible to the table. Less than
three feet intervened between her and the vicomte.
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