"Now will you go to the theatre with me to-night?"
And Georgette replied, to the messenger:
For Monsieur de Mardeille, who did not wish that anyone should know that he was spending money to gratify the shirtmaker, had not sent his gifts by Frontin.
That evening, about seven o'clock, the dandy presented himself at Georgette's door. She was all dressed and ready, and probably less seductive in that guise than in her jacket and short skirt; but she was still very comely, because a young and pretty woman never becomes ugly in a stylish bonnet. Indeed, Monsieur de Mardeille was surprised at the ease with which his little neighbor wore her new costume.
"On my honor!" he cried; "you are charming thus! You wear these clothes with such grace!"
"Does that surprise you, monsieur?"
"Nothing surprises me in you; I believe you to be adapted for any station."
"I am ready; let us go."
"Oh! we have plenty of time. Pray let me admire you a moment."