“What’s that man here for?” she asked.
“Because I have engaged him to assist my household.”
“I had dismissed him,” she said haughtily.
“I must beg you to postpone the execution of your decree,” said he. “I have need of a servant, and I have no time to find another.”
“What need is there of another? Is not Lafleur here?” (She was playing her part well now.)
“Lafleur comes to-morrow; but he will not be enough.”
“Not enough—for you and me?”
“Our party will be larger to-morrow.”
“More surprises?” she asked, sinking back into her chair.
“If it be a surprise that I should invite my friends to my house,” he retorted.