"I think that you will find that excellent." "I have no doubt that we shall, Louis," I answered.

"I will only ask you to remember one thing." "And that, monsieur ?" he asked.
"I dine with mademoiselle," I said, "and our appetites are identical!" Louis smiled.

There were times when I suspected him of a sense of humor! "Monsieur has not the thick neck of Bartot!" he murmured, as he withdrew..