"You need not be surprised at that: she does nothing that any one else does."
"These things are not done to displease you."
"I may agree as to that; but what conclusion do you draw?"
"That she is trying to turn your head."
"My head! You jest! I might be her father."
"That is not always a reason—"
Nevertheless, Henri's exclamation had been so frank that Eugenie felt somewhat reassured.
"Are you going so soon?" she said, seeing him take his hat.
"I promised my sister to join her at the opera. Besides, this is your reception night, and I leave you to your duties as hostess. To-morrow, at the usual hour-and we will talk of something else, shall we not?"
"Ah, dearest, that is all I ask!" said Eugenie.