But she had already guessed and thought it wiser to be on her guard.
"It is Albert. Take them."
"Oh, no, thank you."
He took no notice of her refusal.
"In two hours you will have time to decipher these notes. You can read them this evening and return them to me to-morrow."
"I am dining with Mme. Passerat to-night."
"Ah yes,—I am invited, too. And to-morrow?"
"To-morrow we are going to motor to the Castle at Sassenage, and our evening is engaged too."
"Well, you will find a free day."
"Why do you want me to read these books?"