"I think you provoking, alluring, fascinating!"
And the young man tried to take Georgette in his arms; but she quickly extricated herself and pushed him away, saying in a very decided tone:
"I don't like such manners, monsieur; and they will never succeed with me, I warn you."
"Pardon, mademoiselle, pardon! I forgot that I was dealing with a Lucretia."
"Is this all you have to say to me, monsieur?"
"Why, no; I wanted to order an embroidered cigar case; my servant tells me that you make lovely ones."
"I do my best, at all events. Would you like one?"
"If you will make it for me."
"What color do you want?"
"Oh! I leave all those details to you."