But Michel Voss, though he had shaken his head in a manner so
satisfactory, had feared that there was such danger. He had
considered himself justified in shaking his head, but would not be
so false as to give in words the assurance which Adrian had asked.
That night he discussed the matter with his wife, declaring it as
his purpose that Marie Bromar should marry Adrian Urmand. 'It is
impossible that she should do better,' said Michel.
'It would be very well,' said Madame Voss.
'Very well! Why, he is worth thirty thousand francs, and is as
steady at his business as his father was before him.'
'He is a dandy.'
'Psha! that is nothing!' said Michel.
'And he is too fond of money.'
'It is a fault on the right side,' said Michel. 'His wife and
children will not come to want.'
Madame Voss paused a moment before she made her last and grand
objection to the match. 'It is my belief,' said she, 'that Marie is
always thinking of George.'
'Then she had better cease to think of him,' said Michel; 'for
George is not thinking of her.
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