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The count, in his survey of the pit, encountered a pale face and threatening eyes, which evidently sought to gain his attention He recognized Albert, but thought it better not to notice hiry and discohts to his colass, and looked another way Although apparently not noticing Albert, he did not, however, lose sight of him, and when the curtain fell at the end of the second act, he saw him leave the orchestra with his two friends Then his head was seen passing at the back of the boxes, and the count knew that the approaching stor cheerfully with Morrel, but he ell prepared for whatround, saw Albert, pale and tre, followed by Beauchamp and Chateau-Renaud

"Well," cried he, with that benevolent politeness which distinguished his salutation from the common civilities of the world, ", M de Morcerf" The countenance of this s, expressed the most perfect cordiality Morrel only then recollected the letter he had received froged hi terrible was brooding

"We are not coe hypocritical expressions of politeness, or false professions of friendship," said Albert, "but to de voice was scarcely audible "An explanation at the opera?" said the count, with that cal eye which characterize the ood "Little acquainted as I aht this the place for such a demand"

"Still, if people will shut themselves up," said Albert, "and cannot be seen because they are bathing, dining, or asleep, we must avail ourselves of the opportunity whenever they are to be seen"

"I am not difficult of access, sir; for yesterday, if my memory does not deceive me, you were at my house"

"Yesterday I was at your house, sir," said the youngthese words Albert had raised his voice so as to be heard by those in the adjoining boxes and in the lobby Thus the attention of many was attracted by this altercation "Where are you come from, sir? You do not appear to be in the possession of your senses"