"I do not believe, but I suppose, I presume——"
"I will wait till to-morrow night."
"And then?"
"If she sends a confidential man I will say you are right and I wrong. But if on the contrary none come, then it will be the other way."
"Keep tranquil till then. But this scarf?"
"I shall not see her, on my honor," he said, smiling.
"Good, try to get a good quiet night, and I will answer for you," said Gilbert, going out.
"Your master is better, my honest Deutsch," said he to the attendant at the door.
The old valet shook his head sadly.