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 Maurice had seen nothing, but he had felt what seemed like a gust of wind.

He left Monsieur Sariette in the arms of Hippolyte and the housekeeper, who had both hastened to the spot on hearing the noise.

The old gentleman had a wound in his head.

“All the better,” said the housekeeper; “this wound may save him from having a fit.”

Madame des Aubels gave her handkerchief to stop the blood, and recommended an arnica compress.