ck should run. The first victory was in favor of Henri, who, at the end of a hand dealt by Constantin Lenaief

ds to return," said he; "Mademoiselle Dorville was dete

," said Henri, twisting up

go with me. I have noticed that when I am her

"Had you made your debut, as I made mine, with Freder

ejuvenate her," said Henr

said the duenna, laughing. "As a pe

greatest

nk y

seated herself at one of the tables. This time P

t the cards?" he asked of Fanny

e of my evil e

Your eyes have always been too beau

ffect, and the young woman thrust vertically into

ieurs," sai

five chips before her, while Henri, at the other tabl

ng a keen glance at the stakes. Having assured himself that on the opposing

he, laying d

said H

i, throwing two court

stakes of the winners had been paid, the greater part of t

ng happened; and at the sixth round Heloise won six hundr

re!" said the duenna, rising from

murmured Mademoiselle Dorv

instant. But to desert the game at his first loss seemed to him an act unworthy

d to Fanny's appeal, while Heloise exchanged her counters for tinkling coin, forgetti

had been engaged by the thoughtful and obliging Desvanneaux;

to-m

d, her heart oppressed

y jealous of him, made all hast