We must talk over it; don't go before I can speak with you." "We are doubtless intruders," I said, "and now that we, or rather I, have had a second introduction, to blot out the first, it is time for Gaston and me to be going." "Not in the least.

I didn't mean that for you.

I want you to stay." The count took a very elegant watch out of his pocket and looked at the time.

"I must be going to my club," he said.

Marguerite did not answer.
The count thereupon left his position by the fireplace and going up to her, said: "Adieu, madame." Marguerite rose.