It commanded a view of the lake on the one side, and of the large, shady garden of the villa on the other.
"I have arranged for Madame a little table in what we call the lake window," observed M.Polperro.

"As yet Lacville is very empty.

Paris is so delightful," he sighed, "but very soon, when the heat comes, Lacville will be quite full," he smiled joyously.

"I myself have a very choice clientele--I do not deal with rubbish." He drew himself up proudly.

"My clients come back to me year after year.