Klopen will be there also. Shall I say a word to him about your fine
friend?" "'Pon my soul," remarked the Marquis, shrugging his shoulders,
"I had nearly forgotten her. There will be a tremendous fuss made, for
she will be wanting all sorts of things. Speak to Van Klopen
certainly, but do not bind yourself. Remember that I do
not care a bit for the fair
Sara." "Quite so; I understand," answered
Verminet; "but keep things quiet, and do not have any open
disturbances." "Of course not. Good morning," and with a bow to the
managing director and a nod to Gaston,
he lunged out of the office, not condescending to
take the