“He has gone back to the Piazza to search for you again.”
“Oh!”
She flushed, turned away, and went up to the window. Then she hesitated, and finally stepped out on to the balcony.
“You had better spend the night in the hotel,” said Artois.
“But we have nothing!”
“The housemaid can find you what is necessary in the morning.”
“As to our clothes—that doesn’t matter. Perhaps it will be the best plan.”
Artois rang the bell. They waited in silence till the night porter came.
“Can you give these two ladies rooms for the night?” said Artois. “It is too late for them to go home by boat, and their servant has not come back yet.”
“Yes, sir. The ladies can have two very good rooms.”