avoiding ridiculous jealousy and proving not less pliant than Mignon

himself whenever Rose found her opportunity, the mutual

understanding between the two men constantly improved. In fact,

they were happy in a partnership which was so fertile in all kinds

of amenities, and they settled down side by side and adopted a

family arrangement which no longer proved a stumbling block. The

whole thing was conducted according to rule; it suited admirably,

and each man vied with the other in his efforts for the common