A Parisian Romance — page 208: what you’re looking at

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A PARISIAN ROMANCE. 199 “Yes, yes.” Rosa leaned over and whispered to Laubanere: “He is really very nice. I like his looks.” “There!” said the baron, returning the papers which he had signed. “I thank you for your trouble.” Henri turned to go, but Rosa, as if impelled by some sudden thought, half rose: _“Monsieur!” she said. De Targy stopped and faced about. “Madam?” he said, questioningly. “May I not offer you something?” said Rosa, a little timidly. “A glass of champagne?” “Thanks, no, madam.” Rosa flushed scarlet. “Oh! no, of course not,” she faltered. “I under- stand—pardon me!” T5) 5 De Targy bowed gravely and left the room. “How stupid of you, Rosa,” exclaimed Gillette, “to offer champagne to that unhappy man.” “TI know it! Of course I was stupid, but I was carried away by my sympathy for the poor fellow. He is charming. Yousay he is in your employ, Chevrial?” “Yes, he is my secretary.” “Oh, your secretary?” with a mischievous moue. “Then I pity Madame Chevrial less.” An involuntary smile went round the table. “Really, Rosa,” said Chevrial, querulously, “after all the pains I have taken for you to-day, you might GEomichooksneo AA