Chapter 18 FROM ONE THING TO ANOTHER

SCENE.-The country in autumn-The wind is blowing without-MADAME,

seated by the fireside in a large armchair, is engaged in needlework

-MONSIEUR, seated in front of her, is watching the flames of the

fire-A long silence.

Monsieur-Will you pass me the poker, my dear?

Madame-(humming to herself)-"And yet despite so many fears." (Spoken.