He therefore proposed to him to make him one of the guests.

"And since you cannot be out late," added Carolus, "and the entertainment may last some time, it will be for our convenience to have it here.

Your servant Francois knows how to hold his tongue; your parents will know nothing of it; and you will have made acquaintance with some of the cleverest people in Paris, artists and authors." "In print ?" asked the youth.
"Certainly, one of them edits 'The Scarf of Iris,' which your mother takes in.

They are very distinguished persons, almost celebrities, intimate friends of mine, and their wives are charming." "Will there be some women ?" asked Viscount Paul.
"Delightful ones," returned Carolus.
"Oh, dear master, I thank you.

The entertainment shall certainly take place here.