Nana made a face.

Did that man Steiner think she was going to let herself be bored because he had thrown her a bouquet yesterday evening?
"Besides, I've had enough of it," she declared.

"I shan't receive today.
Go and say you don't expect me now." "Madame will think the matter over; Madame will receive Monsieur Steiner," murmured Zoe gravely, without budging from her place.

She was annoyed to see her mistress on the verge of committing another foolish mistake.
Then she mentioned the Walachian, who ought by now to find time hanging heavy on his hands in the bedroom.

Whereupon Nana grew furious and more obstinate than ever.