two elements of greatening freedom and variety. First,

Bellejambe," replied Oscar; "he must have taken them last evening."

"Ah! monsieur is the new collector of Beaumont," said Pierrotin. "You

take the place of Monsieur Margueron's nephew?"

"Yes," replied Oscar, pressing the arm of his mother, who was about to

The officer wished to remain unknown for a time.

Just then Oscar thrilled at hearing the well-remembered voice of

Georges Marest calling out from the street: "Pierrotin, have you one

"It seems to me you could say 'monsieur' without cracking your