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Thus all my trials ended; and, if the beginning of my career was painful and disastrous, the cares and sorrows of Valerie de Chatenoeuf had been more than compensated by the happiness of Valerie de Chavannes.
"But you have not yet answered my question, Mademoiselle de Chatenoeuf," said the Colonel. "You have not yet told me when you will come and see Adele." "Oh! pardon me, Colonel. I return to town to-morrow, and I will not lose a moment. Suppose I say at one o'clock to-morrow, or two will be better.
She received me with great cordiality, and so did her daughters, who were in the room; but they were dismissed by their mother, who then said, "I told you last night, my dear Mademoiselle de Chatenoeuf, that I wished you to reside with me. You may say in what capacity, and I acknowledge that I hardly know what answer to give.
I will now take my leave, and beg Mademoiselle de Chatenoeuf to meet me at Doctors' Commons at three o'clock to-morrow; that will give me time to look for Colonel Dempster's will. Good-morning, mademoiselle; good-morning, Mr Dempster." Mr Selwyn went out, and left us alone. "May I ask, Miss Valerie, whether you have left Lady M ?"
"`Why, it may be as well, perhaps; but be cautious, very cautious, my dear Mrs Germane. "Mademoiselle de Chatenoeuf, I am sorry that I am obliged, in doing my duty to you, to expose mamma," said Amy, rising up from her chair; "but I am sure that you could not be guilty of any impropriety, and I will not allow you to be accused of it, if it is to be prevented."
I believe that I am in your debt, Mademoiselle de Chatenoeuf. Have you reckoned how long you have been with me?" "I have reckoned the time that I instructed Caroline." "Miss Caroline, if you please, Mademoiselle de Chatenoeuf." "Well, then, madame, Miss Caroline, since you wish it; it is five months and two weeks," replied I, rising from my chair.
Now he is twenty-four years old, and has been for three years in possession of the property, which is still in the English funds. He appears to like England better than France, for most of his time is passed in London. He is very talented, very musical, composes well, and is altogether a most agreeable young man, and fit for the husband of Mademoiselle Valerie de Chatenoeuf.
The dismounted hussar, who was sentry during the evening, was then examined; and he replied, that about half-past eight o'clock, a young person, who by her figure he presumed to be Mademoiselle Chatenoeuf, had gone out of the gates, but that she had a thick veil over her face, and he could not see it.
You will soon sit down with people of more consequence than Valerie de Chatenoeuf." "But never with anyone that I shall esteem or respect so much, be they who they may," replied Lionel. During dinner, I mentioned that Mr Selwyn had called and engaged Caroline and me to go to the Horticultural fete. "I wish Madame Gironac was going," continued I, "she is so fond of flowers."
A very fine young man, he seems. I like him. Well, I will make inquiries." "Not on my account, I intreat, Judge Selwyn," said I, interrupting him eagerly. "Mademoiselle Valerie de Chatenoeuf," he said drily, though half in jest, "my head is an old one, yours a very young one. I know young folks are apt to think old heads good for nothing." "I do not, I am sure," interrupted I, again.
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