And if, watching closely, that kiss was also directed to another, what did I care? He was so young yet, he could not expect such a thing to myself.

I went back again to my favorite idea: What would I do if I were in the place of Martha? Thus, no need to tear the fabric of imagination, which were nothing more than pure chimeras, that day I had tested it,-but it could work peacefully and what I did in my vigilance or my dreams until the next morning.

Two days later, Mark left. A few hours before leaving had a long conversation with Martha in the garden.

I saw deep into it without jealousy, and was for me an indescribable pleasure keeping the door so no one surprised.

When they reappeared, they were silent on the ground and fixed their eyes serious and sad.

No, it was declared, I saw it at first glance, but had spoken of the future and hinted no doubt some timid little words of hope.

At the time I was going to get into the carriage was found by chance alone with me a few seconds. He took my hand and whispered:

– Do not reveal a single word? I can count it?

I made a strong sign of affirmation.

– And write me soon?

‘Probably.

– Where do I go the answer?

I was embarrassed: he had not thought about it. But as the minutes were counted, random name to an old butler who had always shown me more love than anyone.