The day after this conversation with Geneviève, he visited her at two o'clock in the afternoon, and found her ready dressed to go out. "Welcome," said she, "you will act as my chevalier."
"Where are we going, then?" demanded Maurice.
"I am going to Auteuil. The weather is delightful. I mean to walk part of the way. Our carriage will convey us to the barrier, where it will wait for us. We will then walk to Auteuil, and when I have finished my business there, we will return."
"Oh!" said Maurice, "what a delightful day you offer me!"
The two young people went on their journey. Beyond Passy the carriage put them down, and they continued their journey on foot.
On arriving at Auteuil, Geneviève stopped.
"Wait for me," said she, "at the entrance to the park; when I have finished I will rejoin you."
"Where are you going then?" demanded Maurice.
"To a friend's house."
"Where I cannot accompany you?"