"'What does that mean?'
"'That I am always at home for my friends.'
"'And where is at home?'
"'Boulevard des Capucines, Numéro Dix-sept. You have only to inquire after Mademoiselle Eléonore----'
"'Or rather la Reine Eléonore. Adieu, ma reine!'
"'You won't go already?'
"'Unfortunately I have to go.'
"'Why?'
"'My betrothed is waiting for me at her mother's, and she will be inconsolable if her faithful shepherd keeps her waiting much longer.'
"'You are engaged--oh, poor man!'