He muttered something to himself, and dropped back into the chair before the fire.
"Does Madame de Courcelles know that I am here?" he asked, as the servant, after lingering a moment, was about to leave the room.
"I delivered Monsieur le Vicomte's message, and brought back Madame's reply," said the man, "half an hour ago."
"True--I had forgotten it. You may go."
The footman closed the door noiselessly, and had no sooner done so than he was recalled by another impatient peal.
"Here, Henri--have you told Madame de Courcelles that this gentleman is also waiting to see her?"
"Yes, Monsieur le Vicomte."
"Eh bien?"
"And Madame said she should be down in a few moments."
"Sacredie! go back, then, and inquire if...."