Later on he turned to his companion.
"Will you tell Mademoiselle Idiale," he said, "that I will do myself the honor of coming to her at Luigi's restaurant.

I have an engagement after the performance which I must keep." "You will certainly come ?" Lassen asked anxiously.
"Without a doubt," Laverick promised.
Mr.Lassen took up his hat...
"I will go and tell Mademoiselle.

For some reason or other she seemed particularly desirous of seeing you this evening.

She has her whims, and those who have most to do with her, like myself, find it well to keep them gratified.

If I do not see you again, sir, permit me to wish you good evening." He disappeared with several bows of his pudgy little person, and Laverick was left with another puzzle to solve.