"You have that privilege, messieurs. As for myself, as I pay very few visits, I think that I shall not make this lady's acquaintance."
After the brothers Ramonet had gone, Frédérique, who seemed more thoughtful than usual, suddenly said to me:
"You are not bored here, are you, my friend?"
"How many times must I tell you that I am enjoying myself immensely; that I have never known such happy days as those that have just passed?"
"And you don't regret Paris?"
"I regret nothing."
"And you don't care about making the acquaintance of new neighbors?"
"Certainly not; indeed, I think sometimes that the brothers Ramonet are in the way."
"Ah! how good you are to be so happy with your friend! Good-night, Charles; until to-morrow!"
She gave me her hand, and looked at me with such a charming expression that I was ready to cover her hand with kisses. Ah! if I dared confess what was taking place in my heart! But she would have had no choice but to be angry and order me to go. I preferred to hold my peace and remain with her.