The introductions were informal, but he felt his insular prejudices a little shattered by the delightful ease with which these two Frenchmen accepted the situation.

Their breeding was as obvious as their _bonhomie_.

The table was speedily rearranged to find places for them all.
"Your friends will take coffee with me, Mademoiselle," Guy said.

"Do be hostess, please.

My attempts at French will only amuse everybody." The elder of the two Frenchmen, whom the waiter addressed as Monsieur le Baron, and every one else as Louis, held up his hand.
"With pleasure!" he declared, "later on.