"Dear sir."
"Write; and tell the people who speak to you of my embarrassments how
I answer such suspicions."
"The fact is, as soon as this is known, your credit will only be the more solid. But, really, take the money; I cannot use it now; I said in three months."
"M. Charles Robert, no one shall suspect me twice."
"You are angry?"
"The receipt."
"Oh, obstinacy!" said Charles Robert; then he added, writing the receipt, "There is a lady closely veiled, who wishes to speak to you on some very pressing business. I shall take a good look at her when I pass. Here is your receipt; is it right?"
"Very well; now go away by the little staircase."
"But the lady?"
"It is just to prevent your seeing her."