THE DEVIL'S POOL
"He would probably have been in the way in the place where I am going. At least Father Maurice thought so. On the other hand, I should have thought it well to see how they received him. For no one could help being kind to such a nice child. But at home they said that I must not begin by showing off all the cares of the household. I don't know why I speak of this to you, little Marie; you can't understand."
"Oh, yes, I do; I know that you are going away to marry; my mother spoke to me about it, and told me not to mention it to a soul, either at home or at my destination, and you need not be afraid; I shall not breathe a word about it."
"You are very right. For the deed is n't done yet. Perhaps I shall not suit this woman."
"I hope you will, Germain; why should you not suit her?"
"Who knows? I have three children, and that is a heavy burden for a woman who is not their mother."
"Very true. But are not your children like other children?"
"Do you think so?"
"They are lovely as little angels, and so well brought up that you can't find better children."
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