Chapter 60

“Don’t you know that I like you too well to—to ever fall in love with you?” she said. “Don’t you know that we are too good comrades,—too old friends for that? And were we not,—do you think that I do not know your history, Monsieur Clifford?” “Don’t be—don’t be so sarcastic,” he urged; “don’t be unkind, Valentine.” “I’m not. I’m kind. I’m very kind,—to you and to Cécile.” “Cécile is tired of me.” “I hope she is,” said the girl, “for she deserves a better fate. Tiens, do you know your reputation in the Quarter? Of th…