Chapter

  1  1,1|           before, he believed that Marguerite was lost to him forever,
  2  1,1|      victory even if he conquered? Marguerite lost to him - what did the
  3  1,2|             can be none other than Marguerite." ~"I am sure of it." ~He
  4  1,2|       acquainted with Mademoiselle Marguerite's past life? No. You only
  5  1,2|          where he met Mademoiselle Marguerite." ~Shame, sorrow, and rage,
  6  1,2|            hearing my mother doubt Marguerite!" He did not doubt her.
  7  1,2|         profitable to Mademoiselle Marguerite than vain threats and weak
  8  3,3|         than her Christian name of Marguerite." ~"It is a regular romance
  9  3,3|         even dangers. Mademoiselle Marguerite had been abandoned by her
 10  3,3|      little daughter, Mademoiselle Marguerite. But then why had the husband
 11  3,4|      reason, baron, why my beloved Marguerite, the future Marquise de
 12  4,1|            doubt, who Mademoiselle Marguerite's mother is. What is to
 13  4,1|         the courage - Mademoiselle Marguerite remains." ~"But she is innocent,
 14  4,1|           And to make Mademoiselle Marguerite's life one long misery,"
 15  4,1|         live, shall Valorsay marry Marguerite. He may perhaps vanquish
 16  4,1|           thus it was that I loved Marguerite's mother." ~ ~
 17  4,2|          whatever for Mademoiselle Marguerite; he pretends that he adores
 18  4,2|     According to you, Mademoiselle Marguerite possesses several millions.
 19  4,2|         Consequently, Mademoiselle Marguerite was still an heiress." ~"
 20  4,2|      reason a little. Mademoiselle Marguerite loved you, you say?" ~"Yes." ~"
 21  4,2|       perhaps. Ah! so Mademoiselle Marguerite has written to you that
 22  4,2|         pretends that Mademoiselle Marguerite is left without resources,
 23  4,2|         shall you see Mademoiselle Marguerite again?" ~"She has requested
 24  5,6|            like wax." ~"Very good. Marguerite was escaping me, but I shall
 25  6,1| unfortunate plight of Mademoiselle Marguerite, were the only motives that
 26  6,1|            answered, "Mademoiselle Marguerite," but he was undoubtedly
 27  6,2|           is known as Mademoiselle Marguerite." ~Madame d'Argeles listened,
 28  6,2|          and her son, her brother, Marguerite, Pascal Ferailleur, Coralth,
 29  6,3|           ignorant of Mademoiselle Marguerite's existence. I did not know
 30  6,3|            to deliver Mademoiselle Marguerite from the machinations of
 31  6,3|           of marrying Mademoiselle Marguerite, even without a fortune. "
 32  6,3|              and when Mademoiselle Marguerite has become his wife, he
 33  7,7|        girl he loves, Mademoiselle Marguerite, my wife's daughter, I renounced
 34  7,7|           you! and if Mademoiselle Marguerite is worthy of him they will
 35  8,1|      person who, like Mademoiselle Marguerite, intrusts herself to the
 36  8,1|          such was the heroism that Marguerite, although scarcely twenty,
 37  8,1|         congratulated Mademoiselle Marguerite on the wisdom of her decision.
 38  8,1|            laden with Mademoiselle Marguerite's trunks was following them,
 39  8,1|          to his wife, Mademoiselle Marguerite, and Madame Leon, and motioned
 40  8,1|            be even with you yet." ~Marguerite heard no more, for Madame
 41  8,1|       companion - suit you." ~When Marguerite reached the second floor,
 42  8,1|         standing near Mademoiselle Marguerite in the reception-room, seemed
 43  8,1|         earth to whom Mademoiselle Marguerite wished to reveal her thoughts. "
 44  8,1|        madame," began Mademoiselle Marguerite, "for all the trouble I
 45  8,2|           a door, and Mademoiselle Marguerite entered a good-sized room
 46  8,2|            Fondege. And turning to Marguerite, she said: "You will, I
 47  8,2|            them communicating with Marguerite's room, and the other with
 48  8,2|     Valorsay's orders bound her to Marguerite, and she deemed it fortunate
 49  8,2|         expected from Mademoiselle Marguerite, she was shrewd enough to
 50  8,2|          de Chalusse. Mademoiselle Marguerite raised a few objections,
 51  8,2|            alone, but Mademoiselle Marguerite, who was more discerning,
 52  8,2|     carrying the luggage upstairs, Marguerite discovered Madame de Fondege
 53  8,2|           in arrears. Mademoiselle Marguerite was doing her best to aid
 54  8,3|             that when Mademoiselle Marguerite took a seat at the table,
 55  8,3|        this," thought Mademoiselle Marguerite, "I must infer that he usually
 56  8,3|           a wink that Mademoiselle Marguerite noticed, "Evariste," he
 57  8,3|      tete-a-tete with Mademoiselle Marguerite. At least Madame Leon thought
 58  8,3|              However, Mademoiselle Marguerite evinced no surprise. "Go
 59  8,3|            table, and Mademoiselle Marguerite followed her hostess to
 60  8,3| mantelpiece, and when Mademoiselle Marguerite had taken a chair opposite
 61  8,3|         quiet talk." ~Mademoiselle Marguerite expected some important
 62  8,4|            charges." ~Mademoiselle Marguerite could scarcely repress a
 63  8,4|        matter was so manifest that Marguerite could not refrain from smiling. "
 64  8,4|        friends." ~A tear fell from Marguerite's long lashes. "I was very
 65  8,4|        earlier, proud and truthful Marguerite would have silenced her
 66  8,4|          son's cause? Mademoiselle Marguerite almost believed it - but
 67  8,5|     herself in this tittle-tattle, Marguerite was pretending to listen
 68  8,5|            pointed to Mademoiselle Marguerite, and exclaimed: "Wait, at
 69  8,5|         not be allowed to pass; so Marguerite asked permission to withdraw,
 70  8,5|            of sorts. "Well," asked Marguerite, "did you see your friends?" ~"
 71  8,5|      Marquis de Valorsay," thought Marguerite, "and being in doubt as
 72  8,5|           on her bed were new. ~If Marguerite had been born in the Hotel
 73  8,5|        from her earliest childhood Marguerite had studied the difficult
 74  8,5|    servants," thought Mademoiselle Marguerite - "three enemies who spend
 75  8,5|          of ruin when Mademoiselle Marguerite accepted their hospitality.
 76  8,5|         Yes," thought Mademoiselle Marguerite to herself, "the Fondeges
 77  9,1|             at least, Mademoiselle Marguerite had no very wide field of
 78  9,1|           to prove to Mademoiselle Marguerite that her suspicions were
 79  9,1|         present case. Mademoiselle Marguerite thought the man was going
 80  9,1|         very morning. Mademoiselle Marguerite did not see him again. Dinner
 81  9,1|        been replaced? Mademoiselle Marguerite thought so, though she had
 82  9,2|      possible that I am deceived?" Marguerite said to herself, on retiring
 83  9,2|        refurnished." ~Mademoiselle Marguerite spent a restless and uncomfortable
 84  9,2|            your name, is it not?" ~Marguerite staggered as if she had
 85  9,2|           and opened the door. And Marguerite heard her say to the servant
 86  9,2|            the middle of her room, Marguerite listened with that feverish
 87  9,2|    apartment. ~"My God!" exclaimed Marguerite, with bated breath, "if
 88  9,2|         never know, then," thought Marguerite; "no, I shall never know.
 89  9,3|         insisted that Mademoiselle Marguerite should accompany her. And
 90  9,3|          Fondege's great surprise, Marguerite declined the invitation. "
 91  9,3|           followed by Mademoiselle Marguerite, who was disturbed by a
 92  9,3|            door closed after them, Marguerite's brain whirled. If she
 93  9,4|         yet found time to arrange, Marguerite saw the letter. She eagerly
 94  9,4|           see me." So Mademoiselle Marguerite's penetration had served
 95  9,4|            the girl into my arms." Marguerite shuddered. "The girl" referred
 96  9,4|           letters." ~For some time Marguerite stood, stunned and appalled
 97  9,5|          lose here." ~Mademoiselle Marguerite's embarrassment was extreme.
 98  9,5|         was speaking, Mademoiselle Marguerite paused; but, as soon as
 99  9,5|           played upon Mademoiselle Marguerite's lips. It was as she had
100  9,5|            understood Mademoiselle Marguerite's motive, and the importance
101  9,5|           scrutinized Mademoiselle Marguerite as if he were trying to
102  9,5|         the letter to Mademoiselle Marguerite, he said, "In less than
103  9,5|         myself - I am Mademoiselle Marguerite de Chalusse." And, thereupon,
104  9,5|          an hour had elapsed since Marguerite left M. de Fondege's house. "
105  9,6|        still out, and Mademoiselle Marguerite found everything in the
106  9,6|           lingered in Mademoiselle Marguerite's mind. What was the danger
107  9,6|   household," thought Mademoiselle Marguerite, all the more confirmed
108  9,6|       accompanied by a friend, and Marguerite soon discovered that the
109  9,6|            a more serious meaning? Marguerite could not determine. One
110  9,6|       doubt," thought Mademoiselle Marguerite. She was intensely exasperated,
111  9,6|         bed, and when Mademoiselle Marguerite was satisfied that she was
112 10,1|            handed him Mademoiselle Marguerite's letter. He read it with
113 10,1|            if neither Mademoiselle Marguerite nor M. Ferailleur has the
114 10,1|         Valorsay, and Mademoiselle Marguerite. ~ ~
115 10,2|         campaign when Mademoiselle Marguerite comes, and we will act in
116 11,3|            come in!" ~Mademoiselle Marguerite had not been compelled to
117 11,4|               4~Thus, Mademoiselle Marguerite had been able to make her
118 11,4|      Chalusse's ward, Mademoiselle Marguerite. You have received my letter,
119 11,4|       closed to any one but you." ~Marguerite took the proffered seat,
120 11,4|            paper. In the meantime, Marguerite was regretting the necessity
121 11,4|            turning to Mademoiselle Marguerite, he added: "You have no
122 11,4|            M. Pascal Ferailleur." ~Marguerite sprang to her feet, at once
123 11,5|      intended to take Mademoiselle Marguerite by surprise, to work upon
124 11,5|           of herself, Mademoiselle Marguerite listened with an impassive
125 11,5|        done. However, Mademoiselle Marguerite discreetly refrained from
126 11,5|         expression on Mademoiselle Marguerite's face. She drew back, and
127 11,5|           it." ~Would Mademoiselle Marguerite accept this explanation?
128 11,5|         him ruined." ~Mademoiselle Marguerite was partially reassured,
129 11,5|          him again!" ~Mademoiselle Marguerite shook her head. "You are
130 12,1|                     1~Mademoiselle Marguerite knew Pascal Ferailleur.
131 12,1|      accused him of. ~Mademoiselle Marguerite only did him justice when
132 12,1|          then he quickly replied: "Marguerite is the daughter of Baroness
133 12,1|        style. For the baroness was Marguerite's mother after all. ~"So,"
134 12,1|            nothing of Mademoiselle Marguerite's past life. Is it possible
135 12,2|      ascertained that Mademoiselle Marguerite had once been an apprentice
136 12,2|        Vantrasson met Mademoiselle Marguerite, and this is why he was
137 12,2|           attached to Mademoiselle Marguerite, for they were lavish in
138 12,2|        should have dared to insult Marguerite made Pascal frantic with
139 12,2|        this fact, however." ~"Dear Marguerite!" murmured Pascal, "dear
140 12,2|             murmured Pascal, "dear Marguerite!" And then aloud: "But where
141 12,2|          asylum where Mademoiselle Marguerite was brought up, and there,
142 12,2|          that will allow me to wed Marguerite arrives, you surely won'
143 12,2|                Ah! mother, is that Marguerite's fault?" ~"Did I say it
144 12,2|            so much of Mademoiselle Marguerite's past life as she may choose
145 12,2|           assail you? Mademoiselle Marguerite's word! Will this be sufficient?
146 12,2|     misfortunes which you reproach Marguerite for sanctify her in my eyes." ~ ~
147 12,3|        enough to control himself. "Marguerite alone can triumph over these
148 12,3|            remarked. "Mademoiselle Marguerite will be the innocent cause
149 12,3|          my son, that Mademoiselle Marguerite's education has not suffered
150 12,3|          as to improve herself?" ~"Marguerite knows all that an unusually
151 12,4|         excited voice, exclaimed, "Marguerite never wrote this!" ~The
152 12,4|         hand-writing is not unlike Marguerite's, it's true; but it's only
153 12,4|         Besides, it's certain that Marguerite, who is simplicity itself,
154 12,4|       planned to separate him from Marguerite. His enemies had dishonored
155 12,4|           I can never believe that Marguerite deserts me at a moment when
156 12,4|          he said to himself, "that Marguerite writes to me that her father,
157 12,4|     followed and watched, and that Marguerite might appear at any moment,
158 12,4|              They must be watching Marguerite very closely," he replied, "
159 12,4|            Owing to her past life, Marguerite's experience is far in advance
160 12,4|       ascertain what had become of Marguerite; and Pascal was puzzling
161 12,4|           letter from Mademoiselle Marguerite was really a forgery? ~He
162 13,1|            her first. Mademoiselle Marguerite was the living prototype
163 13,1|          hair had been black, like Marguerite's, and black it had remained
164 13,3|         had reason to suppose that Marguerite believed him guilty and
165 13,7|          which he and Mademoiselle Marguerite were the victims. But he
166 14,2|        Ferailleur and Mademoiselle Marguerite was even then waiting for
167 14,4|          enable me to obtain proud Marguerite and her millions. But I
168 16,2|          was that?" ~"Mademoiselle Marguerite." ~"I don't know the lady." ~"
169 16,2|           had annoyed Mademoiselle Marguerite by his persistent curiosity
170 16,2|            with him - Mademoiselle Marguerite." ~M. Wilkie sank into his
171 16,3|           up such a complaint that Marguerite will sleep in prison. Moreover,
172 16,4|         examinations, Mademoiselle Marguerite's energy and courage will
173 16,4|        magistrate and say to him: 'Marguerite a thief! Ah, what a frightful
174 16,4|      following," he resumed, "when Marguerite becomes my wife, I shall
175 16,4|         and in which he recognizes Marguerite as his daughter, and makes
176 16,4|          tell? First, Mademoiselle Marguerite has written two letters,
177 16,4|          they brought Mademoiselle Marguerite back unconscious, in one
178 16,4|         fancied I saw Mademoiselle Marguerite leave the house and go up
179 16,4|            notes, and Mademoiselle Marguerite returned home. And here
180 17,1|                     1~Mademoiselle Marguerite had been greatly surprised
181 17,1|          it may seem, Mademoiselle Marguerite did not once doubt the devotion
182 17,1|            errands." ~Mademoiselle Marguerite reflected for a moment,
183 17,1|           spread over Mademoiselle Marguerite's face. Still she answered,
184 17,1|           respect for Mademoiselle Marguerite prevented him from uttering
185 17,2|     conjecture. Still Mademoiselle Marguerite had convinced him that instead
186 17,2|          had answered Mademoiselle Marguerite's questions so rudely; but
187 17,3|          station. Was Mademoiselle Marguerite deceived then? Had Pascal
188 17,4|           I'm sent by Mademoiselle Marguerite!" ~ ~
189 18,1|          aid," prayed Mademoiselle Marguerite, as she left M. Fortunat'
190 18,1|           occupation, Mademoiselle Marguerite was just beginning a letter
191 18,1|          Let her come in," replied Marguerite, with unusual vivacity. "
192 18,1|            approached Mademoiselle Marguerite and took hold of her hands: "
193 18,1|          glittered in Mademoiselle Marguerite's eyes. The slightest token
194 18,1|      dressmaker, when she saw that Marguerite had finished reading the
195 18,1|         safest way." ~Mademoiselle Marguerite did so, and her visitor
196 18,1|          to encourage Mademoiselle Marguerite. The assurance of being
197 18,1|           He bowed to Mademoiselle Marguerite with a smile that was too
198 18,2|            a word. So Mademoiselle Marguerite was left quite alone with
199 18,2|            I don't know," answered Marguerite. ~"Really! But at least
200 18,2|       disconcerted by Mademoiselle Marguerite's dry tone; but he did not
201 18,2|        your praises. 'Mademoiselle Marguerite does this; Mademoiselle
202 18,2|            does this; Mademoiselle Marguerite does that.' They never cease
203 18,2|           his hand to take hold of Marguerite's, and probably raise it
204 18,2|           and life." ~Mademoiselle Marguerite shrugged her shoulders ironically,
205 18,3|          me?" resumed Mademoiselle Marguerite. "That I came to the Hotel
206 18,3|            other name than that of Marguerite." ~"Oh!" ~"They ought to
207 18,3|          fancied that Mademoiselle Marguerite only wished to prove his
208 18,3|            flashed rapidly through Marguerite's mind. "You suppose that
209 18,3|            low before Mademoiselle Marguerite, and said, in a husky voice: "
210 18,3|            fixedly at Mademoiselle Marguerite, as if he were striving
211 18,3|           my plans." ~Mademoiselle Marguerite trembled like a leaf. She
212 18,3|           him back to Mademoiselle Marguerite, whose hand he took, timidly
213 18,3|         extreme violence, and then Marguerite heard nothing save the sneering
214 18,3|  conscience. Such was Mademoiselle Marguerite's conclusion; but she was
215 18,4|       model servants, Mademoiselle Marguerite now retired to her own room.
216 18,4|           and her dear young lady. Marguerite had no wish to reflect over
217 18,4|            son," said Mademoiselle Marguerite to herself, and this anxiety,
218 18,4|        establishment, Mademoiselle Marguerite did not consider the much-lauded
219 18,4|            ten o'clock she dragged Marguerite to Van Klopen's. Received
220 18,4|        Madame de Fondege turned to Marguerite and inquired: "Where shall
221 18,4|        just perceived Mademoiselle Marguerite, and his consternation was
222 18,5|         for any rejoinder, he took Marguerite's arm and led her toward
223 18,5|           he pushed the astonished Marguerite into the room, closed the
224 18,5|      perfectly understood all that Marguerite's presence in that house
225 18,5|       francs a year! ~Mademoiselle Marguerite was no less startled and
226 18,5|           to my mother?" continued Marguerite. "That I hate her? My courage
227 18,5|     despair, and clutching hold of Marguerite's wrists: "Listen!" said
228 18,5|       Horrified beyond expression, Marguerite freed herself from Madame
229 18,5|         and outstretched arms, but Marguerite sternly waved her back. "
230 18,5|        unnecessary explanation." ~"Marguerite! Good God! you repulse me.
231 18,5|    heart-rending tone: "Have pity, Marguerite, I am your mother. One has
232 19,1|            opened and Mademoiselle Marguerite reappeared. "Great heavens!"
233 19,1|      bottle of smelling salts, and Marguerite soon recovered sufficiently
234 19,1|            mean? However, I'm sure Marguerite will tell me when we are
235 19,1|         stairs - that Mademoiselle Marguerite succeeded in reaching the
236 19,1|            topsy-turvy." ~However, Marguerite had already reached her
237 19,1|      annihilated with her letters. Marguerite asked herself whether the
238 19,1|           the rear until I stop." ~Marguerite, obeyed him in breathless
239 19,1|           he preceded Mademoiselle Marguerite, he said to himself: "How
240 19,1|           waiting for Mademoiselle Marguerite to join him. "What is the
241 19,2|     precaution was a wise one, for Marguerite tottered. Such a success,
242 19,2|       PASCAL ~"I will go!" replied Marguerite at once, careless of the
243 19,2|          to dinner. And what could Marguerite answer if they asked her
244 19,2|       nourishment during the day - Marguerite had considerable difficulty
245 19,2|         she had not been followed, Marguerite eagerly approached the vehicle,
246 19,2|           quickly, mademoiselle " ~Marguerite obeyed, and the door was
247 19,2|          act of duty to watch over Marguerite, and shield her reputation.
248 19,2|         old lady had come to fetch Marguerite, so that whenever occasion
249 19,2|              I was there!" ~As for Marguerite, after the trials of the
250 19,2|          and devotion to him. With Marguerite, moreover, one consideration -
251 19,2|            making him the man whom Marguerite had freely chosen from among
252 19,2|      speaking for the first time. ~Marguerite's response was inaudible,
253 19,3|      opened it; and then, catching Marguerite in his arms, he carried
254 19,3|          see you again, my beloved Marguerite," he exclaimed. "You are
255 19,3|      calumny which disgraced me." ~Marguerite rose to her feet. "You thought
256 19,3|        Then why - - " ~"I was mad, Marguerite, my only love, I was mad!
257 19,3|            forgery!" ~Mademoiselle Marguerite was amazed. The veil was
258 19,3|        surely." ~"Do not shame me, Marguerite. It is true that of us two
259 19,3|       insisted, "that Mademoiselle Marguerite must be at home again by
260 19,3|       moment, said: "First of all, Marguerite, I owe you the truth and
261 19,3|          However, I will recognize Marguerite as my daughter in my will,
262 19,3|              murmured Mademoiselle Marguerite. ~Pascal did not hear her.
263 19,4|         the orders of Mademoiselle Marguerite, your daughter, on the day
264 19,4|           FONDEGE.'" ~Mademoiselle Marguerite was thunderstruck. "Who
265 19,4|           must have seemed to her, Marguerite did not doubt their accuracy
266 19,4|          slowly resumed: "You see, Marguerite, we have clear, palpable,
267 19,4|           to do so." ~Mademoiselle Marguerite's face brightened with supreme
268 19,4|         all," resumed Mademoiselle Marguerite. "There are other letters
269 19,5|                                  5~Marguerite felt that Madame Ferailleur'
270 19,5|         now threw both arms around Marguerite's neck, and drew her toward
271 19,5|          long embrace, murmuring: "Marguerite, my daughter! Ah! how unjust
272 19,5|         separate us from it?" ~But Marguerite now felt strong enough to
273 19,5|          will abstract the vial." ~Marguerite shuddered. Now she understood
274 19,5|            himself." ~Mademoiselle Marguerite sank half-fainting into
275 19,5|            as well." ~Mademoiselle Marguerite had mastered her momentary
276 19,5|                  I can do nothing, Marguerite. I am powerless now." ~Everything
277 19,5|      Everything was soon arranged. Marguerite raised her forehead to Pascal
278 19,5|        returned home in advance of Marguerite. She found them sitting
279 19,5|               You are Mademoiselle Marguerite, are you not? I arrest you
280 20,1|      second day after Mademoiselle Marguerite's arrest; and on the appointed
281 20,1|         pain in his injured limb. "Marguerite will only leave prison to
282 20,2|            First came Mademoiselle Marguerite, leaning on the arm of the
283 20,2| machinations by which Mademoiselle Marguerite and himself had been victimized.
284 20,2|         and besides, he remembered Marguerite's entreaty respecting the
285 20,2|            to observe Mademoiselle Marguerite, whose eyes sparkled more
286 20,3|        Ferailleur and Mademoiselle Marguerite de Chalusse were married
287 20,3|           in his praises of Madame Marguerite, who repaid him the forty