“Monsieur le Comte,” said a servant, opening the door.
“I am not at home to any one. Leave the room.” replied Emanuel, impatiently.
“It is your sister, sir, who wishes to see you.”
“Tell her to come by and by.”
“She desires to speak to you this instant.”
“Do not put yourself out of the way on my account,” said Paul.
“But my sister must not see you, sir,—you comprehend it is important that she should not see you.”
“As you please; but as it is important, also, that I should not leave the castle before concluding the affair which brought me here, permit me to go into this side room.”
“That will do,” said Emanuel, himself opening the door; “but be quick, I beg of you.”
Paul went into the small room, and Emanuel hastily closed the door upon him, which was hardly done when Marguerite appeared.