Silence, she felt, was safest, and it was Bellamy who spoke.
"Baron," said he, "your visit and your proposal are both a little amazing.

Forgive me if I speak alone with Mademoiselle for a moment." "Most certainly," the Baron agreed.

"I go away and leave you--out of the room, if you will." "It is not necessary," Bellamy replied.

"Louise!" The Baron withdrew to the window, and Bellamy led Louise into the furthest corner of the room.
"What can it mean ?" he whispered.

"What do you suppose has happened ?" "I cannot imagine.