human
M. Des Illes is at home? and he,
gpt
Monsieur would oblige with the names, and this way, please. We gave him our cards and went after him. He warned us of a step, and of another, and we came into a little antechamber, where we were pleasantly bid to be seated. He came back at once, followed by the strangest little old gentleman imaginable. I said,
human
M. Des Illes, I believe?
gpt
Ah, he cried.
human
It cannot be that I am deceived. It is Monsieur, my preserver. What a happiness to see you here!
gpt
It was a small matter,
human
To you, no doubt; but not to me. Life is never a small possession to him that owns it. I have friends with me to-night who will feel it to be more than an honor to welcome you. M. Michel and M. Pierce, you said, I think. This is a most fortunate hour.