TWO YOUNG NATURALISTS. 39 



" And are you always longing for the casino or some 

 pigeon-shooting ? " said he to Rene. 



" How soon shall we make our next excursion ? " 

 was the only reply. 



Le'on was on the point of speaking, when a vio- 

 lent ringing of the bell was heard at the garden 

 gate. 



