"She wouldn't understand her, but that makes no difference.

Madame de Vionnet would like to see her.

She'd like to be charming to her.

She believes she could work it." Strether thought a moment, affected by this, but finally turning away.
"She couldn't!" "You're quite sure ?" Chad asked.
"Well, risk it if you like!" Strether, who uttered this with serenity, had urged a plea for their now getting into the air; but the young man still waited.

"Have you sent your answer ?" "No, I've done nothing yet." "Were you waiting to see me ?" "No, not that." "Only waiting"-- and Chad, with this, had a smile for him--"to see Miss Gostrey ?" "No--not even Miss Gostrey.