'When I'm in Paris I do,' said Henry.
'Ah! Comme tous les Anglais!'
She rose, and just grazed his ear with her little finger. 'Va!' she said.
He felt that she was beyond anything in his previous experience.
A little later she told him she had to go to the Scala to sign her contract, and she issued an order that he was to take Mimisse out for a little exercise, and return for her in half an hour, when she would be dressed. So Henry went forth with Mimisse at the end of a strap.
In the Boulevard de Clichy who should accost him but Tom, whom he had left asleep as usual at the hotel!
'What dog is that?' Tom asked.
'Cosette's,' said Henry, unsuccessfully trying to assume a demeanour at once natural and tranquil.
'My young friend,' said Tom, 'I perceive that it will be necessary to look after you. I was just going to my studio, but I will accompany you in your divagations.'