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that little house, and the boys? And then she o to

her when her hour of trial overtook her

"At any tiht, dear," Edna assured her

Before leaving Madanolle said:

"In some way you seem to me like a child, Edna You seem to act without

a certain amount of reflection which is necessary in this life That is

the reason I want to say you mustn't mind if I advise you to be a little

careful while you are living here alone Why don't you have some one

come and stay with you? Wouldn't Mademoiselle Reisz come?"

"No; she wouldn't wish to come, and I shouldn't want her alith

me"

"Well, the reason--you kno evil- of Alcee Arobin visiting you Of course, it wouldn't matter if

Mr Arobin had not such a dreadful reputation Monsieur Ratignolle was

telling h to ruin a

woman s name"

"Does he boast of his successes?" asked Edna, indifferently, squinting

at her picture

"No, I think not I believe he is a decent fellow as far as that goes

But his character is so well known a the men I shan't be able to

come back and see you; it was very, very imprudent to-day"