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136 last here," said Criquet. "I know some gentlemen refused to play with him."

"A man that will deceive women will deceive men when he hopes to do it with impunity," said the Marquis.

"I have always remarked it," replied Criquet.

"L'honneur, mon enfant," continued the Marquis, "est pour tous les jours; pour tous tems, et tous lieux. Celui qui l'a ne s'en défait pas à son gré."

"C'est vrai," said Criquet. "He was not a man to employ on so delicate a mission."

"It was rather a jest than any thing else," returned the Marquis. "I have never thought of it since."

"But since she is coming," said Criquet, "we must make up our minds what we are to do."

"Marry her, of course," replied Querubin.

"C'est bien," responded Criquet, "provided always"

"Provided what?" said the Marquis.

"Why, there are certain points to be considered," said Criquet. "Suppose, for example, she was not exactlyhem!" and he shrugged his shoulders significantly.

"What do you mean, mon garçon?" asked