I come from meeting Monsieur Veelees upon the carrefour.

He has prayed me to present the compliments of Monsieur le Duc and to ask at what hour Madame la Comtesse would be in disposition to see him." "Ah, very well," said the Countess.

"I will get up, Clementine." "Si tot, Madame?
it is yet very morning," argued the girl with a little show of polite surprise.
"That is indifferent.

Go, Clementine, and tell Monsieur le Duc I will see him at once." "At once, Madame?
I run," said Clementine, going slowly to the door.
"Enfin--when I am dressed.

Don't you understand ?" said Margaret impatiently.
"Parfaitement, Madame.