What do you think of this big room, Antoine?
It has two beds in it, one for you and one for me, and it's near enough to hear any call from the suite, occupied by Mademoiselle Julie and your daughter." "A wise precaution.

Monsieur Scott thinks of everything." "No, not of everything, Antoine, but the presence of Mademoiselle Lannes is bound to sharpen the wits of anyone who is trying to take care of her." "Will you make your toilet here, sir?
I will call Suzanne and we will prepare dinner.

When it is ready we will serve Mademoiselle Lannes and you." The stalwart Picard had become all at once the discreet and thoughtful servant, and John felt a sudden sense of restfulness.

Intense democrat that he was, he realized in his moment of weariness that all could not be masters.
"Thank you, Picard," he said gratefully.

"The afternoon is wearing on and I do need to shake myself up." "You'll find plenty of water in the pitchers, sir, and there are clean towels on the rack.