have sufficient time to construct what may be called the hyphen between the two rooms. One night and a portion of the following day will do; we must not reckon upon less than two days, including putting up the staircase.”
“Two days, that is a very long time.”
“Nay; when one undertakes to open up communications with paradise itself, we must at least take care that the approaches are respectable.”
“Quite right; so farewell for a short time, dear M.
Malicorne. I shall begin to remove the day after to-morrow, in the evening.”