"Do not forget that promise, monsieur, especially when you are with your friends Messieurs Edmond Didier and Freluchon."
"Oh! I'll be very careful, I know that they are terribly garrulous, especially Freluchon."
"And if my name should happen to be mentioned in your presence, if I should be the subject of conversation, you will listen and keep silent."
"If you wish, I will not even listen."
"I beg your pardon, monsieur, you will listen and remember everything that is said; for I am inquisitive and am anxious to know what people think of me."
"In that case, never fear; I'll open both my ears so wide that I won't lose a word."
"Now, monsieur, I must leave you. See, this is my address;—you may return to your friends and sup with them."
As she spoke, Thélénie handed Chamoureau a card, then hurriedly replaced her mask.
"What is this, fascinating woman! are you going to leave me?" said the Spaniard, tucking the card under his doublet. "I hoped—I dared to think that you would allow me to escort you to your home."
"No, monsieur, it's impossible; I have friends here, and I must join them again. The day after to-morrow, between two o'clock and five, I give you permission to call. Now, adieu; I forbid you to follow me."