He grew indignant. "Never. I can promise you that."

"No, you will bring them all the same."

"I swear I won't."

"Truly?"

"Truly, on my word of honor. This is our place, our very own."

She clasped him to her in an outburst of love, exclaiming: "Very well,

then, darling. But you know if you once deceive me, only once, it will

be all over between us, all over for ever."

He swore again with many protestations, and it was agreed that he should

install himself there that very day, so that she could look in on him as

she passed the door. Then she said: "In any case, come and dine with us

on Sunday. My husband thinks you are charming."

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