Carmen had been distinguished in this way, and Larsagny, who felt flattered by it, tried to make the pasha comprehend that she was his daughter.
"Ah, pretty, pretty," repeated the Mussulman, and the banker, his face lighted up with joy, said:
"May I introduce her?"
Mohammed nodded.
Carmen bowed politely when the introduction was made, and said nothing. Omar offered her his arm, and murmured as he pointed to some pictures.
"Allah il Allah. I come from the painter Gontram. Mohammed resoul il Allah."
"The pasha evidently wishes you to show him the picture-gallery," said Larsagny.
"Then come," said the young girl to the Oriental.
As soon as Omar was alone with his companion, he whispered:
"Pardon me, I have to speak to you."