She stretched out her arms to him, and he hastened over to kiss her fondly.
As her eye fell upon her tiny jeweled watch, she gave a cry of dismay.
"Twelve o'clock! Oh, go away--quick--and send the chambermaid to me.

I will do my best to be ready soon.

Wait for me in the salon.

You can read the papers or write letters.

But whatever you do, you must not leave the hotel--do you hear ?" An hour later she appeared in the salon to fetch him to lunch, which was served in their room.