“No, not in your present condition. You must divert your mind; go to the club, or the theater—no matter where, but do not stay here.”
“I entreat you—”
“No, Olivier, it is impossible. And, besides, I have guests coming to dinner whose presence would agitate you still more.”
“The Duchess and—he!”
“Yes.”
“But I spent last evening with them.”
“And you speak of it! You are in a fine state to-day.”
“I promise you to be calm.”
“No, it is impossible.”
“Then I am going away.”