Excerpt: ...mademoiselle to the door. Madame left the place with the assured conviction that a prospective son-in-law was soon to present himself-it could be for no other reason that the English gentleman had so sedulously attached himself to their party. Monsieur, having less sentiment, was not so sure. Mademoiselle had both hopes and fears. They discussed the matter fully on their homeward drive. Kendricks strolled over to the table where Julien was and touched him on the shoulder. "Is this to be another all-night sitting ...
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Excerpt: ...mademoiselle to the door. Madame left the place with the assured conviction that a prospective son-in-law was soon to present himself-it could be for no other reason that the English gentleman had so sedulously attached himself to their party. Monsieur, having less sentiment, was not so sure. Mademoiselle had both hopes and fears. They discussed the matter fully on their homeward drive. Kendricks strolled over to the table where Julien was and touched him on the shoulder. "Is this to be another all-night sitting?" he asked. Herr Freudenberg was deep in conversation with Monsieur Jesen-the friend of mademoiselle's friend. He glanced up, but his greeting was almost perfunctory. Kendricks looked keenly at the man who was leaning back in his padded seat. The eyes of Monsieur Jesen were a little more bloodshot now. He had spilt wine down the front of his waistcoat, cigar ash upon his coat-sleeve. He was by no means an inviting person to look at. Yet about his forehead and mouth there was an expression of power. Herr Freudenberg, with obvious regret, abandoned his conversation for a moment. "You are taking your friend away?" he remarked suavely. "We shall part from him with regret. Sir Julien," he added, whispering in his ear, "I must have your answer to my proposition. I will put it into absolutely definite shape, if you like, within the next few days." "I move into my old rooms-number 17, Rue de Montpelier-to-morrow morning, or rather this morning," Julien replied. "You might telephone or call there at any time." "Tell me, is what I have proposed in any way attractive to you?" Herr Freudenberg asked, still speaking in an undertone. "In a sense it is," Julien answered. "It needs further consideration, of course. I must also consult my friend." Herr Freudenberg glanced at Kendricks and shrugged his shoulders. He had the air of one slightly annoyed. Kendricks was bending over Mademoiselle Ixe. Herr Freudenberg whispered in Julien's ear. "You take...
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