“Do you like society?”

“Yes, my dear.”

“When we are married, what would you like to do?”

“Whatever you like, my dear.”

“Shall we remain here, or go to Paris to live?”

“Oh! I don’t care. But——”

“Well! go on, don’t be afraid to speak.”

“I think I should like Paris better.”

“In that case, I am delighted to agree with you.”

And I kissed her hand, to manifest a little affection. She hastily withdrew it.