Chapter

  1  1,1|     received that fatal letter from Madame Leon the evening before,
  2  1,1|              It is I, my son," said Madame Ferailleur outside. ~Pascal
  3  1,1|         obsequiously. It was indeed Madame Vantrasson, the landlady
  4  1,1|           butcher's or the baker's, Madame Vantrasson was sometimes
  5  1,1|         marketing myself," declared Madame Ferailleur, boldly. ~"Then
  6  1,1|            francs a month," replied Madame Vantrasson, promptly. ~Pascal
  7  1,1|             to do. "Too dear!" said Madame Ferailleur; "I have never
  8  1,1|          over fifteen francs." ~But Madame Vantrasson was not the woman
  9  1,1|      complaints, far from rendering Madame Vantrasson interesting,
 10  1,1|        fifteen francs," interrupted Madame Ferailleur - "take it or
 11  1,1|              take it or leave it." ~Madame Vantrasson protested. She
 12  1,1|          all my skill. Monsieur and madame would be delighted with
 13  1,1|      well-assumed indifference that Madame Ferailleur repeated, "M.
 14  1,1|             M. de Chalusse?" ~"Yes, madame - a count - and so rich
 15  1,1|       ceiling. His eyes blazed; and Madame Ferailleur trembled. "Very
 16  1,1|           pocket she placed them in Madame Vantrasson's hand, adding: '
 17  1,2|         once; and to get rid of her Madame Ferailleur was obliged to
 18  1,2|           the impulse of her heart. Madame Ferailleur would have thrown
 19  1,2|             were wrong to interrupt Madame Vantrasson. She would probably
 20  1,2|            a single doubt. However, Madame Ferailleur had sufficient
 21  1,2|             decided not to question Madame Vantrasson till four or
 22  1,2|          that followed the scene at Madame d'Argeles's house, had come
 23  2,1|             time. Announce him, and madame will be greatly obliged
 24  2,1|             about M. Van Klopen." ~"Madame's dressmaker?" ~"The same.
 25  2,1|              The same. Monsieur and madame were breakfasting together -
 26  2,1|            is presenting his bill!' Madame cried and went on like mad;
 27  2,2|         that kind of stuff. I allow Madame Trigault eight thousand
 28  2,2|           and leave me in peace." ~"Madame promised me - - " ~"Teach
 29  2,2|            fine lady. She is simply Madame Trigault, a baroness, thanks
 30  3,1|             whom Pascal had seen at Madame d'Argeles's house - the
 31  4,2|       mother told me." ~"Ah! that's Madame Ferailleur's opinion? Then
 32  4,2|             the baron. ~It was Job, Madame Lia d'Argeles's confidential
 33  4,2|        everywhere. I was ordered by madame not to return without him." ~"
 34  5,2|          Coralth. Having discovered Madame Lia d'Argeles's secret,
 35  5,4|             viscount had discovered Madame d'Argeles's secret, several
 36  5,4|              Let me think a moment. Madame d'Argeles is the heiress
 37  5,5|         would be necessary to brave Madame d'Argeles's anger; and that
 38  5,5|      decided to act, convinced that Madame d'Argeles might be kept
 39  5,6|           be of service to me. Yes, Madame d'Argeles must lay claim
 40  5,6|            relinquish his attack on Madame d'Argeles. Was it prudent
 41  6,1|            whispered these words in Madame Lia d'Argeles's heart when
 42  6,1|          taking this step. However, Madame d'Argeles's experience in
 43  6,1|           doesn't matter," faltered Madame d'Argeles, in a tone that
 44  6,1|      Perhaps he is there," remarked Madame d'Argeles. ~"Madame knows
 45  6,1|        remarked Madame d'Argeles. ~"Madame knows that the baron is
 46  6,2|             By some strange chance, Madame d'Argeles had not heard
 47  6,2|             only returned to inform madame that I had so far been unsuccessful,"
 48  6,2|            is unnecessary," replied Madame d'Argeles. "The baron will
 49  6,2|       Monsieur le Baron Trigault." ~Madame d'Argeles sprang up, and
 50  6,2|             If you knew," continued Madame d'Argeles, "if you only
 51  6,2|              pity, and forgiveness. Madame d'Argeles shuddered. So
 52  6,2|               With a sudden gesture Madame d'Argeles freed her hand
 53  6,2|          depended on a single word, Madame d'Argeles could not have
 54  6,2|          Mademoiselle Marguerite." ~Madame d'Argeles listened, leaning
 55  6,2|               yes, it was this that Madame d'Argeles had dreaded. She
 56  6,3|      daughter of M. de Chalusse and Madame Trigault would become a
 57  6,3|           side against the world!" ~Madame d'Argeles rose, her face
 58  6,3|  instigation." ~The baron looked at Madame d'Argeles with pro-found
 59  6,3|        machinations of her enemies. Madame d'Argeles's disclosures
 60  6,3|          knows through Coralth that Madame d'Argeles is a Chalusse,"
 61  6,3|          wife, he intends to oblige Madame d'Argeles to accept her
 62  6,3|          him." ~At that same moment Madame d'Argeles finished her narrative. "
 63  6,3|           past." ~"Let him speak." ~Madame d'Argeles shuddered. "Then
 64  6,3|            Great heavens!" murmured Madame d'Argeles, "why did this
 65  6,3|              laces, and diamonds of Madame Lia d'Argeles will be sold
 66  6,3|                Overcome with shame, Madame d'Argeles hung her head.
 67  6,4|     Viscountess de Bois d'Ardon, by Madame de Rochecote, her five daughters,
 68  6,4|      terror-stricken curiosity that Madame d'Argeles watched the baron.
 69  6,4|            your brother's estate." ~Madame d'Argeles sprang to her
 70  6,4|         agitation had now succeeded Madame d'Argeles's torpor; there
 71  6,4|   starvation before my very eyes!" ~Madame d'Argeles spoke in that
 72  6,4|   attempting to do so. He had known Madame d'Argeles for years; he
 73  6,4|            Chalusse obstinacy which Madame Vantrasson had alluded to
 74  6,5|           hasten them." ~By the way Madame d'Argeles shook her head,
 75  6,5|            added: "Good-by, my dear madame, I will soon see you again,
 76  6,5|          security of our enemies!" ~Madame d'Argeles considered this
 77  6,5|            other. As it was Sunday, Madame d'Argeles was able to obey
 78  6,5|             when the baron entered. Madame d'Argeles read in his eyes
 79  6,5|           This intelligence revived Madame d'Argeles's drooping spirits,
 80  7,1|           was! ~The reputation that Madame d'Argeles bore had at first
 81  7,1|             Besides, no matter what Madame d'Argeles might have done,
 82  7,1|      shocked by the suggestion that Madame d'Argeles might try to deny
 83  7,1|             voice, requested to see Madame d'Argeles. "Madame is in
 84  7,1|           to see Madame d'Argeles. "Madame is in the country," replied
 85  7,1|          but to gain admission into Madame d'Argeles's presence as
 86  7,1|            Hotel d'Argeles again. ~"Madame has not yet returned," said
 87  7,1|             It occurred to him that Madame d'Argeles had perhaps described
 88  7,1|      roughly. "I wish to speak with Madame d'Argeles in private. She
 89  7,1|          take a seat, I will summon madame at once." ~ ~
 90  7,2|             had entered opened, and Madame d'Argeles appeared on the
 91  7,2|       Monsieur Wilkie!" interrupted Madame d'Argeles, in a tone of
 92  7,2|            speak with me?" inquired Madame d'Argeles, dryly. ~"In fact -
 93  7,2|            For he had imagined that Madame d'Argeles would be like
 94  7,2|             by a nervous laugh from Madame d'Argeles. For she was heroic
 95  7,2|           penetration he possessed. Madame d'Argeles's laugh had an
 96  7,2|            dumb with amazement, for Madame d'Argeles had thrown herself
 97  7,3|         gazed with consternation at Madame d'Argeles, his mother, who
 98  7,3|          his courage he went toward Madame d'Argeles, and, raising
 99  7,3|           inspired him. He knelt at Madame d'Argeles's feet, and gently
100  7,3|            Wilkie," she murmured. ~"Madame!" ~She heaved a deep sigh,
101  7,3|             a half-stifled voice: ~"MADAME!" she repeated. "Will you
102  7,3|            In her rapture, however, Madame d'Argeles did not observe
103  7,3|             very easy to fool me." ~Madame d'Argeles did not even hear
104  7,4|          him in his true character. Madame d'Argeles saw her terrible
105  7,4|          hearing. "Fool!" continued Madame d'Argeles, "did nothing
106  7,4|         that, and it seemed to give Madame d'Argeles a ray of hope. "
107  7,4|           blow was so terrible that Madame d'Argeles staggered beneath
108  7,4|             plain enough, I hope." ~Madame d'Argeles did not wince. "
109  7,4|            of mothers vanished from Madame d'Argeles's for ever. The
110  7,5|           francs. Do you deny it?" ~Madame d'Argeles sadly shook her
111  7,5|             not to do so?" ~"Yes." ~Madame d'Argeles's eyes flashed. "
112  7,5|            Wilkie's threat might be Madame d'Argeles did not know.
113  7,5|            and he'll say no more." ~Madame d'Argeles listened, speechless
114  7,5|       already on the door-knob. But Madame d'Argeles detained him with
115  7,6|           cold and rigid as marble, Madame d'Argeles faced him with
116  7,6|       terrible effect produced upon Madame d'Argeles by a simple visiting
117  7,6|            the prolonged absence of Madame d'Argeles increased his
118  7,6|        escape unobserved. "Where is madame?" he inquired of the first
119  7,6|       Wilkie to the floor, and save Madame d'Argeles from that most
120  7,6|            gleamed in his eyes that Madame d'Argeles was frightened.
121  7,6|           flung him on his knees at Madame d'Argeles's feet, exclaiming: "
122  7,7|           it any fault of mine that Madame d'Argeles is a Chalusse,
123  7,7|            attention was devoted to Madame d'Argeles. She was lying
124  7,7|              and alternately bathed Madame d'Argeles's temples and
125  7,7|             before coming to you?" ~Madame d'Argeles half rose, and
126  7,7|         flush of indignant anger to Madame d'Argeles's cheek. "Ah!
127  7,7|   explanation was so plausible that Madame d'Argeles felt half convinced. "
128  7,7|       evening - " ~"Alas!" faltered Madame d'Argeles, "I am none the
129  7,7|    beautiful young girl whom M. and Madame de Fondege had taken under
130  8,1|              to crown all, she took Madame Leon with her - Madame Leon,
131  8,1|         took Madame Leon with her - Madame Leon, whom she knew to be
132  8,1|          should take a place beside Madame de Fondege on the back seat;
133  8,1|            he found a place next to Madame Leon on the seat facing
134  8,1|           alive by the exertions of Madame de Fondege, whose shrill
135  8,1|        Mademoiselle Marguerite, and Madame Leon, and motioned the coachman
136  8,1|              What, scoundrel!" ~But Madame de Fondege, who was on the
137  8,1|       Marguerite heard no more, for Madame de Fondege caught her by
138  8,1|           reached the second floor, Madame de Fondege hunted in her
139  8,1|       flickering. "What!" exclaimed Madame de Fondege, "the reception-room
140  8,1|          kitchen. "Evariste!" cried Madame de Fondege, crimson with
141  8,1|            scamp - I dismiss you." ~Madame Leon, who was standing near
142  8,1|            checked by the return of Madame de Fondege, followed by
143  8,1|                How can I apologize, madame," began Mademoiselle Marguerite, "
144  8,1|      scantily-furnished apartments, Madame de Fondege continued: "It
145  8,2|        rained down. ~"What!" gasped Madame de Fondege, "you haven't
146  8,2|          order, Justine?" ~"Indeed, madame, I haven't had time." ~"
147  8,2|             here?" ~"I know it; but madame must remember that I have
148  8,2|            sufficient," interrupted Madame de Fondege. And turning
149  8,2|           and it was now offered to Madame Leon, who on comparing these
150  8,2|             attentions which M. and Madame de Fondege showed her contributed
151  8,2|             a few objections, which Madame Leon answered with a venomous
152  8,2|           with a venomous look, but Madame de Fondege insisted upon
153  8,2|           and distinguished person. Madame Leon in no wise doubted
154  8,2|             necessity of preventing Madame Leon from coming in contact
155  8,2|     upstairs, Marguerite discovered Madame de Fondege and her maid
156  8,2|           in an insolent tone that "Madame la Comtesse was served." ~
157  8,2|          Comtesse was served." ~For Madame de Fondege exacted this
158  8,3|          and his wife, and opposite Madame Leon, she asked herself
159  8,3|          and to address his wife as Madame Range-a-bord, a title which
160  8,3|           of restraining her wrath, Madame de Fondege was heroic enough
161  8,3|         General so unceremoniously, Madame de Fondege evidently wished
162  8,3|   Mademoiselle Marguerite. At least Madame Leon thought so, or feigned
163  8,3|             evening was a cold one, Madame de Fondege ordered the fire
164  8,3|             a little surprised when Madame de Fondege resumed: "Have
165  8,3|     mourning?" ~"About my mourning, madame?" ~ ~
166  8,4|            extremely touching." Was Madame de Fondege speaking sincerely?
167  8,4|             smile. "I must confess, madame, that from my infancy I
168  8,4|            his ideas." ~"Excuse me, madame. What I did, I did for my
169  8,4|             this assertion exceeded Madame de Fondege's powers of comprehension. "
170  8,4|           more dresses than I need, madame." ~"What! black dresses?" ~"
171  8,4|             I was very happy there, madame," she murmured. ~"You think
172  8,4|         with M. de Chalusse." ~"Oh! madame - - " ~"Tut! tut! my dear,
173  8,4|          case with callous natures, Madame de Fondege was a compound
174  8,4|         well. ~"Besides," continued Madame de Fondege, "a marriageable
175  8,4|             her emancipation." ~Was Madame de Fondege going to plead
176  8,5|         once started on this theme, Madame de Fondege was not easily
177  8,5|        impudent smile on his face. "Madame Landoire, the milliner,
178  8,5|           and desires to speak with Madame la Comtesse," he said. ~
179  8,5|               On hearing this name, Madame de Fondege started as if
180  8,5|           come here with my bill." ~Madame de Fondege pointed to Mademoiselle
181  8,5|          speak to me on business." ~Madame Landoire shrugged her shoulders. "
182  8,5|          opportunity to escape from Madame de Fondege must not be allowed
183  8,5|             her own room. Thanks to Madame Leon's absence, she found
184  8,5|           in its place again before Madame Leon entered, evidently
185  8,5|            Yes, I understand." ~But Madame Leon, who was usually so
186  8,5|           desolate. It is true that Madame de Fondege had a handsome
187  9,1|  stable-keeper presented his bill. ~Madame de Fondege received him
188  9,1|           the man was going to beg "Madame la Comtesse to do him the
189  9,1|           far; still he did entreat Madame la Comtesse not to leave
190  9,1|             his establishment. But "Madame la Comtesse" was inflexible.
191  9,1|           to the taste of excellent Madame Leon. ~ ~
192  9,2|            keen-sighted person like Madame Leon should not have remarked
193  9,2|      outside rapping at the door of Madame Leon's room. "Who's there?"
194  9,2|       worthy lady. ~It was Justine, Madame de Fondege's maid, who answered
195  9,2|           voice, "Here is a letter, madame, which has just been sent
196  9,2|       concierge. It is addressed to Madame Leon. That is your name,
197  9,2|          she would have rushed into Madame Leon's room and have snatched
198  9,2|             If she could only watch Madame Leon as she read the letter,
199  9,2|             contents of her letter, Madame Leon had not gone back to
200  9,2|             behavior of the others. Madame Leon's mind was occupied
201  9,3|                            3~As for Madame de Fondege, her head seemed
202  9,3|           was not a moment to lose! Madame de Fondege, who was dressed
203  9,3|           of a mantle! ~And yet, to Madame de Fondege's great surprise,
204  9,3|             was indispensable. ~But Madame Leon, who had not the same
205  9,3|           an introduction from her, Madame de Fondege could not fail
206  9,3|         there. "Very well," replied Madame de Fondege, "I will take
207  9,3|           If she were not deceived, Madame Leon had left the key of
208  9,4|        there, on some clothes which Madame Leon had not yet found time
209  9,4|        unfolded it, and read: "Dear Madame Leon - " "Dear me," she
210  9,4|          been an excuse invented by Madame Leon to enable her to absent
211  9,4|             evening at the house of Madame d'Argeles." P. F. - these
212  9,4|            Dr. Jodon. I am, my dear madame, devotedly yours - V." Below
213  9,4|             if she kept the letter, Madame Leon would immediately discover
214  9,4|              replied the man. "Does madame come for a photograph?" ~"
215  9,4|    photograph?" ~"Yes." ~"Then will madame be so kind as to pass in.
216  9,4|          not a second to lose, that Madame Leon might return at any
217  9,5|         sitting-room, and said, "If madame will take a seat, I will
218  9,5|            desire to speak with me, madame?" ~"I have a great favor
219  9,5|        ready to do what you desire, madame," he replied, bowing again. ~"
220  9,5|        answer my purpose." ~"Speak, madame." ~"Will the copy you obtain
221  9,5|             you give me the letter, madame?" ~She hesitated for a second -
222  9,5|             shall read this letter, madame," said he, "but I am the
223  9,5|           facsimiles will be ready, madame; and if you will tell me
224  9,6|             rang the bell. "What if Madame de Fondege and Madame Leon
225  9,6|            if Madame de Fondege and Madame Leon had returned, and the
226  9,6|           discovered!" Fortunately, Madame de Fondege required more
227  9,6|            the key in the pocket of Madame Leon's dress. Then she breathed
228  9,6|        possible haste, fearing that Madame de Fondege and Madame Leon
229  9,6|          that Madame de Fondege and Madame Leon might return at any
230  9,6|         husband dear! ~On her side, Madame Leon proudly showed her
231  9,6|           very pretty present which Madame de Fondege had given her. "
232  9,6|       hiring by the year," observed Madame de Fondege, gravely. "Oh,
233  9,6|           have lost their senses." ~Madame Leon was already in bed,
234  9,6|           shadow of a doubt, M. and Madame de Fondege have spent certainly
235  9,6|              for at that same hour, Madame Leon has an appointment
236 10,1|            his housekeeper, austere Madame Dodelin, handed him Mademoiselle
237 10,1|          conflicting feelings, that Madame Dodelin's curiosity overcame
238 10,3|          whom shall I ask for it? - Madame d'Argeles's concierge? Would
239 10,4|            he ordered you to follow Madame d'Argeles. Poor woman! She
240 10,6|            A letter to be placed in madame's own hands or in the hands
241 10,6|          For this is what he read: "Madame Paul. Dealer in Tobacco.
242 10,6|        pocket like a red-hot iron. "Madame Paul," he muttered, "that
243 11,1|          than the tenement in which Madame Paul had installed herself.
244 11,1|             in when suddenly he saw Madame Paul rise from her seat
245 11,1|      Nothing; I bring you a letter, madame." ~"A letter for me! You
246 11,1|               Excuse me; aren't you Madame Paul?" ~"Yes." ~"Then this
247 11,1|          had confided to his care. ~Madame Paul took hold of it with
248 11,1|           you were right!" answered Madame Paul as she took up the
249 11,2|          baroness and the letter to Madame Paul. He understood that
250 11,2|            Deserted by her husband, Madame Paul had at last become
251 11,2|            into the adjoining room, Madame Paul had not taken her son
252 11,2|            he's paying his court to Madame Paul," thought Chupin. "
253 11,2|           when the door opened, and Madame Paul reappeared with a letter
254 11,3|        twenty sous proffered him by Madame Paul. This was apparently
255 11,3|            evening, to the house of Madame d'Argeles. Here, by making
256 11,3|           as he was about to do so, Madame Dodelin appeared, and announced
257 11,3|             to make her escape from Madame de Fondege's house. The
258 11,3|            breakfast was concluded, Madame de Fondege had hurried off
259 11,3|  dinner-time. A little while later, Madame Leon had suddenly remembered
260 11,4|           was turning pale when, at Madame Dodelin's invitation, she
261 11,5|      succeeded in ascertaining that Madame Ferailleur left her home
262 12,1|             heart by the note which Madame Leon had given him at the
263 12,1|            mind, after listening to Madame Vantrasson's disparaging
264 12,1|            the Route de la Revolte. Madame Ferailleur was just returning
265 12,1|             of Baroness Trigault." ~Madame Ferailleur started back,
266 12,1|          prevarication was useless. Madame Ferailleur's indignation
267 12,1|         after all. ~"So," continued Madame Ferailleur, with increasing
268 12,1|           to defend her?" exclaimed Madame Ferailleur. "Do you really
269 12,1|             not perish." ~Where had Madame Ferailleur learned these
270 12,2|         depend upon the revelations Madame Ferailleur was about to
271 12,2|      occurred to you so suddenly!" ~Madame Ferailleur gave an almost
272 12,2|            made by our new servant, Madame Vantrasson?" ~"Good Heavens!" ~"
273 12,2|          the Greloux's address from Madame Vantrasson," resumed his
274 12,2|            for Vantrasson," resumed Madame Ferailleur, "it is certain
275 12,2|       obliged to complain, first to Madame Greloux, who - to her shame
276 12,2|             notice her son's anger, Madame Ferailleur continued: "They
277 12,2|           strange that I love her?" Madame Ferailleur made no reply,
278 12,2|             That's true, but - - " ~Madame Ferailleur sadly shook her
279 12,2|       obdurate old lady. "You heard Madame Vantrasson's ignoble allegations.
280 12,3|            outcasts, is past." ~But Madame Ferailleur's prejudices
281 12,3|    exclaiming: "Who is it?" ~It was Madame Vantrasson, who came to
282 12,3|          prepared, for on going out Madame Ferailleur had left her
283 12,3|        modest dinner was excellent. Madame Vantrasson was really a
284 12,3|             unappreciative people. ~Madame Ferailleur was as silent
285 12,3|      evidently wanted to get rid of Madame Vantrasson, and in fact
286 12,3|            of a heavy weight. While Madame Vantrasson had been in the
287 12,3|           to strangle her. However, Madame Ferailleur must have understood
288 12,3|           if your prejudices - - " ~Madame Ferailleur checked him with
289 12,3|             and see for yourself." ~Madame Ferailleur drew her spectacles
290 12,3|           strange young girl shared Madame Ferailleur's rather bigoted
291 12,3|           soon became apparent that Madame Ferailleur was deeply moved,
292 12,4|            the note in pencil which Madame Leon had given to Pascal,
293 12,4|            of the double letters." ~Madame Ferailleur listened with
294 12,4|           page I have marked," said Madame Ferailleur. ~He did so,
295 12,4|          must have been the work of Madame Leon." ~If he had not already
296 12,4|           Valorsay's spy," remarked Madame Ferailleur. ~Pascal was
297 12,4|            me that she had fathomed Madame Leon's character, I should
298 12,4|             suddenly he exclaimed: "Madame Vantrasson! We have her;
299 13,2|             delightful surprise for Madame Trigault, my daughter, and
300 13,2|         telling Pascal the story of Madame d'Argeles and M. Wilkie,
301 13,6|          and said in an undertone: "Madame Leon is in the drawing-room
302 13,6|             could he hope to escape Madame Leon's keen eyes? Fortunately
303 13,7|           considerably disturbed by Madame Leon's visit to the marquis. "
304 13,8|         danger of an encounter with Madame Leon and Dr. Jodon. ~"Well!
305 14,1|           great terror, crying that Madame d'Argeles was dying, and
306 14,1|           raised his hand to strike Madame Lia d'Argeles, his mother,
307 14,1|      condition in which he had left Madame Lia d'Argeles, his mother,
308 14,1|            whose very name had made Madame d'Argeles shudder. ~M. Wilkie
309 14,1|            him? He was certain that Madame d'Argeles would not give
310 14,2|     compelled the viscount to leave Madame d'Argeles's card-party one
311 14,2|           conduct! What! You choose Madame d'Argeles's reception day,
312 14,2|         styled his explanation with Madame d'Argeles. All went well
313 14,2|          You know him then?" ~"Yes, Madame d'Argeles's defender is
314 14,4|            your side must hasten to Madame d'Argeles and request her
315 14,4|          But the thought of meeting Madame d'Argeles again was anything
316 14,4|           But I fear he won't go to Madame d'Argeles's house. You noticed
317 14,4|  Accordingly, as he hastened toward Madame d'Argeles's residence, he
318 14,4|             most imperious manner: "Madame d'Argeles!" ~ ~
319 14,5|           of the previous evening. "Madame is at home," replied one
320 14,5|          valet who had gone to warn Madame d'Argeles soon reappeared
321 14,5|             end to his sufferings. "Madame will see you," said the
322 14,5|            furniture. He here found Madame d'Argeles engaged in packing
323 14,5|             seemed to indicate that Madame d'Argeles's resolution would
324 14,5|           the scornful glances that Madame d'Argeles was giving him. "
325 14,5|          offer some objections; but Madame d'Argeles had already resumed: "
326 15,1|           memories she had invoked, Madame d'Argeles paid no heed to
327 15,2|                Any one who had seen Madame d'Argeles as she stood there
328 15,2|        least rather interested. But Madame d'Argeles seemed to have
329 15,3|          exclaimed: "Amazing!" ~But Madame d'Argeles had already resumed: "
330 15,4|            his mother's flight; but Madame d'Argeles hurried on with
331 15,6|            any age but the present, Madame d'Argeles's story would
332 15,6|           the impudent assurance of Madame d'Argeles's business associates. "
333 15,6|           with a disdainful gesture Madame d'Argeles interrupted him. "
334 15,6|        probable deception," pursued Madame d'Argeles. "As my brother
335 15,6|       alleviate one's sufferings." ~Madame d'Argeles did not deign
336 15,6|         fear." ~"Sign," interrupted Madame d'Argeles, coldly. ~But
337 15,6| much-coveted property. ~"Now," said Madame d'Argeles, "I have one request
338 15,6|            most intimate friends." ~Madame d'Argeles had become very
339 15,6|           Wilkie, in surprise. ~But Madame d'Argeles had recovered
340 16,1|             I wish to explain." But Madame d'Argeles did not even turn
341 16,1|         describe his interview with Madame d'Argeles, presenting his
342 16,2|          the Marquis de Valorsay by Madame Leon, he had fathomed the
343 16,4|            4~"A skilful fellow whom Madame Leon has found for me. Everything
344 16,4|       To-morrow night at the latest Madame Leon will let this man into
345 16,4|           millions. Five will go to Madame d'Argeles, or her son Wilkie,
346 16,4|               Maumejan, the doctor, Madame Leon, and Vantrasson, not
347 16,4|               But we have enemies - Madame d'Argeles, Fortunat - - " ~"
348 16,4|           Argeles, Fortunat - - " ~"Madame d'Argeles is about to leave
349 16,4|           anxiety when he perceived Madame Leon, who entered the room
350 16,4|          Mademoiselle went out with Madame de Fondege to call on the
351 16,4|             but not least," resumed Madame Leon, "on returning home
352 17,2|        explain how it happened that Madame Leon chanced to surprise
353 17,2|            the sixteenth of October Madame Ferailleur, after seeing
354 17,2|            cab had been procured by Madame Ferailleur's servant-woman,
355 17,3|           this. He had fancied that Madame Ferailleur had merely announced
356 17,3|      discovered the stratagem which Madame Ferailleur had employed
357 17,3|            lead to the discovery of Madame Ferailleur and her son hut
358 17,4|     described. He had not forgotten Madame Vantrasson. But to imagine
359 17,4|         more dingy and dilapidated. Madame Vantrasson was not in her
360 18,1|        intent upon shopping. As for Madame Leon, most of her time seemed
361 18,1|           How can I ever thank you, madame?" she faltered. ~"By not
362 18,1|            she successively greeted Madame Leon, who returned home
363 18,1|         home quite played out, then Madame de Fondege, who made her
364 18,1|      servant came to announce that "Madame la Comtesse was served." ~ ~
365 18,2|            Chateau Laroze, to which Madame Leon had taken such a liking,
366 18,2|           died out almost entirely. Madame de Fondege was the first
367 18,2|          smoke a cigar; and finally Madame Leon made her escape without
368 18,2|           kind of an opinion M. and Madame de Fondege could have of
369 18,3|       madness on the part of M. and Madame de Fondege not to have waited
370 18,4|             her anxiety, she forgot Madame Leon, but the latter had
371 18,4|             A little after midnight Madame de Fondege returned from
372 18,4|            of all this uproar, when Madame de Fondege, already arrayed
373 18,4|             hastened to obey, while Madame de Fondege expiated on the
374 18,4|         much attention as possible. Madame de Fondege was not in a
375 18,4|        entering the carriage again, Madame de Fondege turned to Marguerite
376 18,4|         amuse you immensely." ~"Ah! madame, you forget that it is not
377 18,4|          since the count's death!" ~Madame de Fondege was about to
378 18,4|            la Ville l'Eveque. ~When Madame de Fondege's brougham drew
379 18,4|         amiable. So, on recognizing Madame de Fondege through the carriage
380 18,4|  consternation was so apparent that Madame de Fondege could not fail
381 18,5|        powerful effort, he preceded Madame de Fondege through the magnificent
382 18,5|      exclaimed in a mocking voice: "Madame Trigault, allow me to present
383 18,5|           the door, and returned to Madame de Fondege. ~Paler than
384 18,5|            and horror-stricken than Madame Trigault, and she stood
385 18,5|        mother?" ~"I don't know her; madame, and I have no desire to
386 18,5|         brief but implacable reply, Madame Trigault hung her head. ~"
387 18,5|           you are greatly mistaken, madame. After the Count de Chalusse'
388 18,5|             justice of the peace." ~Madame Trigault tottered, as if
389 18,5|       Marguerite freed herself from Madame Trigault's grasp. "I swear
390 18,5|             grasp. "I swear to you, madame, that everything any human
391 18,5|          her back. "Spare yourself, madame, and spare me, the humiliation
392 18,5|               I will try to forget, madame," replied the girl and she
393 18,5|             on. "My mother is dead, madame; I do not know you!" And
394 19,1|           Baron Trigault still held Madame de Fondege a prisoner in
395 19,1|           Great heavens!" exclaimed Madame de Fondege; "what has happened
396 19,1|             to fall and crush her. ~Madame de Fondege sprang forward. "
397 19,1|            to a sofa. "Help!" cried Madame de Fondege, "help, she is
398 19,1|        better my darling?" inquired Madame de Fondege at last. ~"Yes." ~"
399 19,1|               she asked. ~"Nothing, madame, nothing." ~"But - - " ~"
400 19,1|             poor child," he said to Madame de Fondege. "The best thing
401 19,1|           carriage at once, my dear madame." So saying, the baron made
402 19,1|            on his mission at once. ~Madame de Fondege was silent but
403 19,1|            when we are alone." ~But Madame de Fondege was wrong, for
404 19,1|         Never in her whole life had Madame de Fondege been so incensed. "
405 19,1|            up stairs alone?" ~"Yes, madame." ~"Then I will leave you.
406 19,1|           Fondege family. "Where is madame?" inquired the servant who
407 19,2|           difficulties might arise. Madame Leon, who had been invisible
408 19,2|          the Marquis de Valorsay to Madame Leon. She placed it carefully
409 19,2|         then fearing she might keep Madame Ferailleur waiting, she
410 19,2|     influence upon her life. All of Madame Ferailleur's friends would
411 19,2|             it not furnish venomous Madame de Fondege with an opportunity
412 19,2|              outweighed all others: Madame Ferailleur was Pascal's
413 19,2|             almost there," remarked Madame Ferailleur, speaking for
414 19,2|           Look, mademoiselle," said Madame Ferailleur again, "this
415 19,3|           standing in the door-way, Madame Ferailleur felt the tears
416 19,3|    atrocious conspiracy. I had seen Madame Leon, and had trusted her
417 19,3|             your coming, but it was Madame Leon who appeared. She brought
418 19,3|             her. Now she remembered Madame Leon's embarrassment when
419 19,3|    existence of their enemies. ~But Madame Ferailleur was watching.
420 19,3|          Should any suspicion bring Madame Vantrasson here, all would
421 19,3|           even this did not satisfy Madame Ferailleur. ~"You forget,
422 19,4|          the marquis had written to Madame Leon. "Ah! this is the scoundrel'
423 19,4|         exultantly. And approaching Madame Ferailleur, who still stood
424 19,4|             evening at the house of Madame d'A - - ." ~"Nor is this
425 19,5|              5~Marguerite felt that Madame Ferailleur's keen glance
426 19,5|         courageous girl!" exclaimed Madame Ferailleur. "You are worthy
427 19,5|              Well, to-morrow night, Madame Leon will open the garden
428 19,5|             my daughter," whispered Madame Ferailleur. ~"Yes, it was
429 19,5|            de Chalusse, and just as Madame Leon and the wretch with
430 19,5|            went away accompanied by Madame Ferailleur, who escorted
431 20,1|    enjoyment of a princely fortune. Madame d'Argeles's renunciation
432 20,1|      Chalusse will be deserted, and Madame Leon and Vantrasson can
433 20,1|          several former habitues of Madame d'Argeles's house; one could
434 20,1|           quarrel with her husband, Madame Trigault had left Paris
435 20,2|   white-haired magistrate, and then Madame Ferailleur; next M. Isidore
436 20,2|             of cheating at cards at Madame d'Argeles's house. You owe
437 20,3|      occasional game of piquet with Madame Ferailleur, and he amuses
438 20,3|           in some prison. ~It is to Madame Gordon that the Fondeges
439 20,3|           is loud in his praises of Madame Marguerite, who repaid him
440 20,3|             trial of Vantrasson and Madame Leon - the former of whom