“This is the declaration day; I shall lose again.”
“Then don’t play.”
“People would say I was afraid, or that all my money was gone.”
“I hope at all events that you will win sometimes, and that you will tell me of your good luck. Come and see me to-morrow with the duke.”
The duke came in at that moment, and asked me if I had liked the opera. Leonilda answered for me,
“We have been talking about love all the time, so we don’t know what has been going on the stage.”
“You have done well.”
“I trust you will bring M. Casanova to see me tomorrow morning, as I hope he will bring me news that he has won.”
“It’s my turn to deal this evening, dearest, but whether he wins or loses you shall see him to-morrow. You must give us some breakfast.”
“I shall be delighted.”