"Bring a friend, if you wish. I'll have in the Comte de Joncy.... You've aroused his curiosity—"
"At your private apartments?"
"Of course!"
"No!"
"At Tenafly's, then."
"At Tenafly's—down-stairs—yes!"
"A party of four?"
"No. Come to think of it, it'll be more interesting just with you."
This unexpected answer, said in the most natural manner imaginable, perplexed him more than ever. She noticed it, quite delighted at the helplessness of the experienced hunter.
"You won't lunch in a party of four at my apartments, but you will lunch with me alone at a public restaurant."