The group passed on; Faber shook hands with Eva, but not with Claudine d'Arny. When Gabrielle's turn came, he held her hand in his for a brief instant and said:
"Well, how's the I.A.L.?"
"Waiting for your name," she replied. But she did not withdraw her hand.
"Will you give me the top of the bill?"
"In gold and purple."
"And printed on fine linen? Well, I'm not tempted."
"The day will come——"
He laughed and dropped her hand.
"That's Booth, the actor. Well, most of you are play-acting, anyway. Good-night, Miss Silvester, don't forget what I say."
She laughed and spoke in a lower tone.