"Yes, you could stand on the other side of the street."
"Your appointment is at eleven o'clock. What are you going to do before that time comes? Will you go to the theater?"
"No. I could not enjoy it. May I pass the evening in your room?"
"Certainly, if you like."
"You know we can speak of her. That will be better than having my thoughts taken up by a variety entertainment. But, oh, how long the evening will be!"
"We shall get through it after a while. You might go round and take supper with me. I look upon you as my confidential friend."
CHAPTER XII.
AN UNLOOKED-FOR SCENE.