I had too long forgotten the way to the place where they eat to be inclined to take it again.

Without suffering my anger to appear, I told Madam de Beuzenval that I had an affair of a trifling nature which I had just recollected obliged me to return home, and I immediately prepared to depart.

Madam de Broglie approached her mother, and whispered in her ear a few words which had their effect.
Madam de Beuzenval rose to prevent me from going, and said, "I expect that you will do us the honor to dine with us." In this case I thought to show pride would be a mark of folly, and I determined to stay.

The goodness of Madam de Broglie had besides made an impression upon me, and rendered her interesting in my eyes.

I was very glad to dine with her, and hoped, that when she knew me better, she would not regret having procured me that honor.