The notary's nose;

UNCLE AND NEPHEW. 217
"There!" said Franqois.
"Have the kindness to let me loose,
doctor. I can explain matters better when
I'm free."
" My child, I'm going to untie you;
but you must promise to be very good."
"Why, monsieur, do you really take
me for a madman? "
" No, my friend, but you're not well.
We'll take care of you and cure you.
Hold still. Now your hands are free.
Don't abuse it."
"' Why, what the devil do you suppose
I'll do? I've brought you my nephew-"
"Very well," said M. Auvray, "we'll
talk about that in good time. I found
you asleep; do you often sleep in the
daytime?"
"Never! This stupid book-"
"Oh! oh!" said the author, " the case
is serious. And so you think your nephew is mad?"