On the landing I paused, and, looking round, saw him still there.

I smiled and waved my hand.

He did the same in response, once--twice; then turning abruptly, disappeared.
That afternoon I explained to Colonel and Mrs.Everard that I had resolved to consult a celebrated physician in Paris (whose name, however, I did not mention), and should go there alone for a few days.
On hearing that I knew of a well-recommended ladies' Pension, they made no objection to my arrangements, and they agreed to remain at the Hotel de L---till I returned.

I gave them no details of my plans, and of course never mentioned Raffaello Cellini in connection with the matter.
A nervous and wretchedly agitated night made me more than ever determined to try the means of cure proposed to me.

At ten o'clock the following morning I left Cannes by express train for Paris.