‘First then, when will the working drawings be ready, which I think you said must be made out before the work could begin?’
While Somerset informed her on this and other matters, Mrs. Goodman entered and joined in the discussion, after which they found it would be necessary to adjourn to the room where the plans were hanging. On their walk thither Paula asked if he stayed late at the ball.
‘I left soon after you.’
‘That was very early, seeing how late you arrived.’
‘Yes.... I did not dance.’
‘What did you do then?’
‘I moped, and walked to the door; and saw an announcement.’
‘I know—the play that is to be performed.’
‘In which you are to be the Princess.’
‘That’s not settled,—I have not agreed yet. I shall not play the Princess of France unless Mr. Mild plays the King of Navarre.’