Henri came in and stood by the center table.
"Now, please tell me," he said. "I have been most uneasy. On the quay last night you looked—frightened."
"I was awfully frightened. Nothing happened. I even slept."
"You were very brave."
"I was very seasick."
"I am sorry."
Henri took a turn up and down the room.
"But," said Sara Lee slowly, "I—I—can't be on your hands, you know. You must have many things to do. If you are going to have to order my meals and all that, I'm going to be a dreadful burden."
"But you will learn very quickly."
"I'm stupid about languages."