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 her from it, locked the door, and put the key into her pocket. "I came up (said she, as they proceeded to the chamber of Madeline), to ask you whether you would not choose a book, and if I should not send you some coffee."

"No (replied Madeline), neither a book nor coffee; all I desire is to be left without interruption to myself to-night."

"I am afraid you are a fanciful girl," said Madame Fleury.

"Would to Heaven I was only affected by fancies!" exclaimed Madeline with fervour.

"Well, since you wish to be alone, I will leave you (cried Madame Fleury), nor shall you again be interrupted."

"In doubting Madame Fleury (said Madeline, when left to herself), do I not doubt Lafroy, of whose fidelity I have received such proofs, that to harbour a suspicion of him, makes me feel guilty of ingratitude. Oh! surely (she continued, and her mind grew composed by the idea), he never would