"And his confederate, also," answered Louis Pierre, which was the name of the other.
"He seems quite a muscular fellow."
"Leave him to me."
Kate was selecting chambers for the newly arrived. Giacinto, continuing the rude gallantry he had begun at the table, followed her from room to room, whispering love speeches and pinching her round arms. Volpetti and Brosseur were drinking Malaga below.
"Leave me alone!" cried Kate, pretending anger.
"Darling, don't be so hard on me."
"But I have work to do. These rooms must be got ready, and I have not been able to find them yet for the house is as full as an egg."
"Let me walk with you until we find them, then."
She could not resist this gallant offer, and together they promenaded through corridors and apartments. At last she said:
"Well, I must give No. 10 to the master and 39 to the valet. They are not close together, but 'tis not my fault."