The quietest thing I can do is to go straight to my place." "Ah," said Newman, "you want her to see you there--you and your quietness.

I am not so simple! It is a poor business." Valentin remained, and the two men, in their respective places, sat out the rest of the performance, which was also enjoyed by Mademoiselle Nioche and her truculent admirer.

At the end Newman joined Valentin again, and they went into the street together.

Valentin shook his head at his friend's proposal that he should get into Newman's own vehicle, and stopped on the edge of the pavement.

"I must go off alone," he said; "I must look up a couple of friends who will take charge of this matter." "I will take charge of it," Newman declared.