Albert sat down opposite Mouillot, each of them took a pen; and while one sought words to write to his mistress, the other looked over the bill of fare.
Albert began, reading aloud as he wrote:
"Charming creature!"
Mouillot in like manner announced each dish that he selected.
"Potage aux bistres."
"You know how dearly I love you."
"For three—that will be enough."
"Your image is always before me."
"Calf's head en tortue."
"When I see you, I instantly become——"