The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 1 (of 8) (Paperback)

Excerpt: ...away. Should he be polite or importunate? That would look as if he were asking for forgiveness. Should he speak as if he were her master? He would look like a fool, and besides, he really had no right to do so. He got in again and took his place. During his absence she had hastily arranged her dress and hair, and was now lying stretched out on the seat, radiant, and without showing any emotion. He turned to her, and said: "My dear Bertha, since Pg 186 this singular chance has brought us together after a separation of six years