I have a
right to do so, have I not?"
But the priest did not approve this step.
"You might be seen," said he, "and who knows--perhaps arrested. If you
were questioned, what plausible explanation could you give?"
"What shall I do, then?"
"Act openly; you are not compromised. Make your appearance in Sairmeuse
to-morrow as if you had just returned from Piedmont; go to the notary,
take possession of your property, and install yourself at the Borderie."
Marie-Anne shuddered.
"Live in Chanlouineau's house," she faltered. "I alone!"
"Heaven will protect you, my dear child. I can see only advantages in
your installation at the Borderie. It will be easy to communicate with
you; and with ordinary precautions there can be no danger. Before your
departure we will decide upon a place of rendezvous, and two or three
times a week you can meet Father Poignot there. And, in the course of
two or three months you can be still more useful to us. When people have
become accustomed to your residence at the Borderie, we will take the
baron there.
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