Cherami / Charles Paul de Kock ; with a general introduction by Jules Claretie ; translated into English by Edith Mary Norris. . t? Oh, yes, you read my heart. I knew very well it was only for that reasonyou thought of coming here. You dont think then, that I like you andyour father? Ah, I dont say that; but my father was afraid—what if you should meet my sister here? I should know enough to conduct myself withher as if she were a person entirely strange to she often come to see you? No, not often, she has so many other visitsto make. She knows so many people now. At this moment the be
Cherami / Charles Paul de Kock ; with a general introduction by Jules Claretie ; translated into English by Edith Mary Norris. . t? Oh, yes, you read my heart. I knew very well it was only for that reasonyou thought of coming here. You dont think then, that I like you andyour father? Ah, I dont say that; but my father was afraid—what if you should meet my sister here? I should know enough to conduct myself withher as if she were a person entirely strange to she often come to see you? No, not often, she has so many other visitsto make. She knows so many people now. At this moment the bell was heard. Good heavens! said Adolphine, if thatshould be my father. Well, what if it is? I should offer him myhand, and I am sure he would not refuse it. But if it should be— Adolphine had not time to finish her sentence,the door of her room opened suddenly, and hersister came in. Fanny was resplendent in her elegant toiletand jewels, and, like all women for whom adorn-ment is a special study, it must be said that shebecame them well, and that they added greatly tothe attractions which she had received from CHARLES PAUL DE KOCK 257 On seeing Gustave Darlemont, the youngwoman was not at all disturbed. She smiledgraciously on him, and her vanity seemed flat-tered that he to whom she had refused her handcould see her now in all the brilliance of hertoilette and her fortune. Adolphine, on thecontrary, became pale and trembling. As forGustave, he could not hide the emotion heexperienced at seeing Fanny again, and above allat seeing her look so charming. How do you do, little sister, said Fanny,kissing Adolphine. But I am not mistaken,this is really M. Gustave? I am delighted tosee you again, monsieur. Gustave could hardly stammer, Madame, Iconfess that I did not expect to meet you here. It seems to me, however, it is natural enoughthat I should come to my fathers. It is truethat it doesnt often happen, I have so littletime to myself. When one goes into society oneha
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