Rousseau took his departure, and returned two days later. He found Romieu looking very serious, even anxious.
"Well?" he asked.
"Well, my dear friend, I am in despair."
"Why?"
"Impossible!"
"Impossible to take me with you?"
"Yes ... you see...."
"No, I don't see."
"Before I could take you with me I had to make some inquiries."