"
"A wise precaution. Monsieur Scott thinks of everything."
"No, not of everything, Antoine, but the presence of Mademoiselle Lannes
is bound to sharpen the wits of anyone who is trying to take care of
her."
"Will you make your toilet here, sir? I will call Suzanne and we will
prepare dinner. When it is ready we will serve Mademoiselle Lannes and
you."
The stalwart Picard had become all at once the discreet and thoughtful
servant, and John felt a sudden sense of restfulness. Intense democrat
that he was, he realized in his moment of weariness that all could not
be masters.
"Thank you, Picard," he said gratefully. "The afternoon is wearing on
and I do need to shake myself up."
"You'll find plenty of water in the pitchers, sir, and there are clean
towels on the rack. One would think, sir, that the manager of the Hotel
de l'Europe before taking his departure, made careful preparation for
our coming."
"It looks like it, Picard, and it certainly will be true, if you and
Suzanne find the well-filled kitchen that you predict."
"Never a doubt of it, sir. The perfect condition in which we find
everything above-stairs indicates that we shall find the same below."
He went out, leaving the door open, according to John's wish, and the
young American heard his firm step pass down the hall and to the
stairway.
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