“You will like to go round and see Mademoiselle,” the latter remarked, some time afterwards.
Laverick shook his head.
“I shall find another opportunity, I hope, to congratulate her.”
“But, my dear sir, she expects to see you,” Mr. Lassen protested. “You are here at her invitation. It is usual, I can assure you.”
“Mademoiselle Idiale will perhaps excuse me,” Laverick said. “I have an engagement immediately after the performance is over.”
His companion muttered something which Laverick could not catch, and made some excuse to leave the box a few minutes later. When he returned, he carried a little, note which he presented to Laverick with an air of triumph.
“It is as I said!” he exclaimed. “Mademoiselle expects you.”
Laverick read the few lines which she had written.
I wish to see you after the performance. If you cannot come round or escort me yourself, will you come later to the restaurant of Luigi, where, as always, I shall sup. Do not fail.
LOUISE IDIALE.