"Are you for Lotzen?" she demanded.
"Diplomats are neutral," said I; "but, entre nous, I have become rather interested in the American."
"So have I," said she. "He is very handsome."
"Thank you," I said, involuntarily.
She stopped and looked at me. I was glad, indeed, for the mask.
"What is it?" I asked.
"Would you mind repeating that last remark?" she said.
I pretended surprise.
"You said the American was very handsome and I said 'thank you.' I mean I don't agree with you."
"Oh!" she answered.