Chapter
1 31| he again met the pretty Kitty; that was the name of the
2 31| this persistence of poor Kitty. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
3 33| but this time the pretty Kitty was not contented with touching
4 33| Chevalier would follow me?" said Kitty, timidly. ~"Where you please,
5 33| child." ~"Come, then." ~And Kitty, who had not let go the
6 33| directed to that door which Kitty said led to Milady's chamber. ~
7 33| led to Milady's chamber. ~Kitty guessed what was passing
8 33| Oh, more than I can say, Kitty! I am mad for her!" ~Kitty
9 33| Kitty! I am mad for her!" ~Kitty breathed a second sigh. ~"
10 33| Because, monsieur," replied Kitty, "my mistress loves you
11 33| Much obliged, my dear Kitty; but for the intention only--
12 33| do you think of this?" ~Kitty drew a little note from
13 33| in spite of the cry which Kitty uttered on seeing what he
14 33| Monsieur d'Artagnan," said Kitty, in a voice full of compassion,
15 33| Monsieur Chevalier," said Kitty, warmly. ~"And why not?"
16 33| D'Artagnan looked at Kitty for the second time. The
17 33| purchased with their coronets. ~"Kitty," said he, "I will read
18 33| cherry. ~"Oh, no," said Kitty, "it is not me you love!
19 33| the Chevalier," replied Kitty, emboldened by the kiss
20 33| the languishing glances of Kitty, her constantly meeting
21 33| derived from the love which Kitty had just confessed so innocently,
22 33| entrance at all hours into Kitty's chamber, which was contiguous
23 33| are you willing, my dear Kitty, that I should give you
24 33| mistress?" ~"Oh, yes," said Kitty, clapping her hands, "very
25 33| astonishment, the pretty Kitty defended herself resolutely. ~
26 33| chamber. ~"Good God," cried Kitty, "there is my mistress calling
27 33| What are you doing?" cried Kitty. ~D'Artagnan, who had secured
28 33| Milady, here am I!" cried Kitty, springing forward to meet
29 33| conversation turned upon him while Kitty was assisting her mistress. ~"
30 33| has he not come?" said Kitty. "Can he be inconstant before
31 33| Dessessart. I understand my game, Kitty; I have this one safe." ~"
32 33| I do with him? Be easy, Kitty, there is something between
33 33| income." ~"That's true," said Kitty; "your son was the only
34 33| Monsieur de Wardes?" said Kitty. ~"To be sure; for Monsieur
35 33| Now, there is one," said Kitty, "who appears to me quite
36 33| but as softly as possible, Kitty turned the key of the lock,
37 33| Oh, good Lord!" said Kitty, in a low voice, "what is
38 33| silence, begone!" said Kitty. "There is nothing but a
39 33| Artagnan. ~"What!" said Kitty, blushing. ~"Or, at least,
40 33| will go--later." ~He drew Kitty to him. She had the less
41 33| so much noise. Therefore Kitty surrendered. ~It was a movement
42 33| made of his influence over Kitty was to try and find out
43 33| credit with the cardinal, Kitty knew nothing about it; but
44 33| that provoked her thus. Kitty came in, but Milady was
45 33| plan in his mind. ~He found Kitty at the gate, and, as on
46 33| went up to her chamber. Kitty had been accused of negligence
47 33| Wardes, and she ordered Kitty to come at nine o'clock
48 33| letter. ~D'Artagnan made Kitty promise to bring him that
49 33| called, undressed, sent away Kitty, and shut the door. As the
50 33| morning. ~At eleven o'clock Kitty came to him. She held in
51 33| you love her still," said Kitty, who had not taken her eyes
52 33| countenance for an instant. ~"No, Kitty, you are mistaken. I do
53 33| What matters it to you, Kitty? You know it is you alone
54 33| plan was very simple. By Kitty's chamber he could gain
55 33| said the young man, handing Kitty the letter sealed; "give
56 33| the count's reply." ~Poor Kitty became as pale as death;
57 33| vengeance. "Alas!" said Kitty, "for whom have I exposed
58 33| you do not love me!" cried Kitty, "and I am very wretched." ~
59 33| replied in such a manner that Kitty remained in her great delusion.
60 33| This promise completed poor Kitty's consolation. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
61 34| same day as that on which Kitty came to find d'Artagnan.
62 34| find d'Artagnan. Soon as Kitty left him, d'Artagnan directed
63 35| billet had had its effect. ~Kitty entered to bring some sherbet.
64 35| he went out. ~This time Kitty was nowhere waiting for
65 35| commission, she had given Kitty a purse. ~Returning to her
66 35| Returning to her own room, Kitty had thrown the purse into
67 35| from her lover, had ordered Kitty to extinguish all the lights
68 35| the little bell sounded. Kitty went to her mistress, and
69 35| overcome with joy, and made Kitty repeat the smallest details
70 35| all these questions poor Kitty, forced to put on a pleasant
71 35| her darkened, and ordered Kitty to return to her own chamber,
72 35| whenever he presented himself. ~Kitty's detention was not long.
73 35| at the very moment when Kitty reclosed the door of communication. ~"
74 35| my God, my God!" murmured Kitty, "he has not even waited
75 35| this appeal d'Artagnan drew Kitty quietly away, and slipped
76 35| suffered almost as much as poor Kitty, who at that very moment
77 35| the following week. ~Poor Kitty hoped to speak a few words
78 35| reaching home d'Artagnan found Kitty waiting for him. A month
79 35| a second night; and poor Kitty, pale and trembling, awaited
80 35| gave the open letter to Kitty, who at first was unable
81 35| with eagerness equal to Kitty's in bringing it; but at
82 35| with flashing eyes upon Kitty, she cried, "What is this
83 35| answer to Madame's," replied Kitty, all in a tremble. ~"Impossible!"
84 35| she sank into an armchair. Kitty, fearing she was ill, hastened
85 35| And she made a sign for Kitty to leave the room. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
86 36| not come. ~The next day Kitty went to see the young man
87 36| The next morning, when Kitty presented herself at d'Artagnan'
88 36| And will you go?" asked Kitty. ~"Listen to me, my dear
89 36| go?" ~"Oh, my God!" said Kitty, "you know how to represent
90 36| before." ~Instinct made poor Kitty guess a part of what was
91 36| seductions of Milady. ~He desired Kitty to tell her mistress that
92 36| She rang the bell and Kitty appeared. ~"Go out this
93 36| terminate this conversation. Kitty will conduct you to my chamber." ~
94 36| possible from the reproaches of Kitty, "I must not play the fool.
95 37| instead of going up at once to Kitty's chamber, as she endeavored
96 37| the hotel and flew toward Kitty's chamber. ~The poor girl,
97 37| the door closed after them Kitty rushed toward it. Jealousy,
98 37| by the door which led to Kitty's apartment. ~Milady during
99 37| defensive, drew near to Kitty's door. At the noise they
100 37| to keep out of her reach, Kitty opened the door. D'Artagnan,
101 37| weight against it, while Kitty pushed the bolts. ~Then
102 37| terrible imprecations. ~"Quick, Kitty, quick!" said d'Artagnan,
103 37| you can't go out so," said Kitty; "you are naked." ~"That'
104 37| it's life and death!" ~Kitty was but too well aware of
105 38| of what might become of Kitty he ran at full speed across
106 38| kept waiting." ~"That's Kitty!" said d'Artagnan to himself,
107 38| Yes, yes, to be sure, Kitty," said d'Artagnan; "be at
108 38| How can I tell!" said Kitty. "The lackeys were brought
109 38| Artagnan, laughing. "Besides, Kitty would not like to live in
110 38| Rue aux Ours. Isn't it so, Kitty?" ~"I do not care where
111 38| care where I live," said Kitty, "provided I am well concealed,
112 38| where I am." ~"Meanwhile, Kitty, when we are about to separate,
113 38| far off or near," said Kitty, "I shall always love you." ~"
114 38| Madame Bonacieux. Besides, Kitty will tell nothing; will
115 38| tell nothing; will you, Kitty? You understand, my dear
116 38| believe he knew you again, Kitty?" ~"I pulled down my hood
117 38| he must find a place for Kitty. ~Aramis reflected for a
118 38| and gave the billet to Kitty. ~"And now, my dear girl,"
119 38| whatever place it may be," said Kitty, "you will find me loving
120 38| Artagnan went to conduct Kitty downstairs. ~An instant
121 40| letter. To whom? Nobody knew. Kitty, who was to set out that
122 50| she had been betrayed by Kitty, and that she had recounted
123 61| rank, under the name of Kitty. I have not tried to discover
124 61| discover her other name." ~"Kitty!" cried Milady. "What? Are
125 61| vengeance which the name of Kitty had naturally brought to
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