We must take every precaution, my dear Armand, for he will have me watched while I am there; and it isn't only the question of his taking a house for me, but he has my debts to pay, and unluckily I have plenty.

Does all that suit you ?" "Yes," I answered, trying to quiet the scruples which this way of living awoke in me from time to time.
"We went all over the house, and we shall have everything perfect.

The duke is going to look after every single thing.

Ah, my dear," she added, kissing me, "you're in luck; it's a millionaire who makes your bed for you." "And when shall you move into the house ?" inquired Prudence.
"As soon as possible." "Will you take your horses and carriage ?" "I shall take the whole house, and you can look after my place while I am away." A week later Marguerite was settled in her country house, and I was installed at Point du Jour.
Then began an existence which I shall have some difficulty in describing to you.

At first Marguerite could not break entirely with her former habits, and, as the house was always en fete, all the women whom she knew came to see her.