“Yes, a fortnight ago.... Though scarcely acquainted, we are the founders and chief supporters of a review devoted to art and scientific subjects, the acting committee of which summoned a meeting of its members to draw up some resolution, and at this meeting he spoke.”
“He is very eloquent, is he not?”
“Very eloquent indeed, but, on the whole, visionary.”
“Visionary?”
“Yes, visionary, and sometimes incomprehensible even. He soars to such vague heights that no one can follow him. But in spite of this, he is a fellow of great talent, and has a noble nature, I should think.”
Lorenzo rose while speaking, and drew a memorandum-book from his pocket:
“I will write down the address of the Hôtel de Kergy, that I may not forget to leave my card.”
“Mme. de Kergy and her daughter,” said I, “are coming to see me to-day about four o'clock.”
He was silent a moment, and then said:
“And till that time?”