I sup with you to-night.

This is an ill omen for our future acquaintance.

I have given in to you already--I, who give in to no man.

Give me some champagne, please." Laverick took the bottle from the ice-pail by his side, but the sommelier darted forward and served them.
"I drink to our better understanding of one another, Mr.Laverick," she said, raising her glass, "and, if you would like a double toast, I drink also to the early gratification of the curiosity which is consuming you." "The curiosity ?" "Yes! You are wondering all the time why it is that I chose last night to send and have you presented to me, why I came to your office in the city to-day with the excuse of investing money with you, why I invited you to the Opera to-night, why I commanded you to supper here and am supping with you alone.

Now confess the truth; you are full of curiosity, is it not so ?" "Frankly, I am." She smiled good-humoredly.
"I knew it quite well.