“But you look rather heated.”
“It’s the coup de milieu that gives me that appearance.”
“Tell me, had I better go away before or after you?”
“Why, before—that would be the wiser way.”
“I’ll take a stroll in the garden of the Café Turc, in front of the pavilion that bears a crescent.”
“I can see it from here.”
“If by any chance Gerville should leave you, or if he should take Agathe away, join me there.”
“Agreed.”
“I will wait for you, then. Au revoir, my dear neighbor! I beg you to excuse me for giving you so much trouble. What you are doing for me to-day is an act of genuine friendship. I have but one further request to make; keep an eye on my silhouette! motion to Agathe not to touch her handbag. Do this for me, my friend.”
“I have done it already.”