Her obstinacy reminded Vivette of Peter at his worst.
"There is always a risk," she protested. "You can't tie Peter up."
"No: I can't tie Peter up," Mrs. Paragon agreed, shutting her lips.
Vivette tried to get in by another door.
"Mdlle. Le Roy," she suggested, "is going to efface me."
"Why should I wish it?" Mrs. Paragon innocently inquired.
"Perhaps you like the look of her."
"I do."
Vivette sighed.
"Peter won't have a very happy farewell," she said.