"No, it was one of my assistants."
"Then Daubrecq will come back?... " "Yes, but we have time... Listen to me... We must meet again... He is your enemy... I will save you from him... "
"Why should you? What is your object?"
"Do not distrust me... it is quite certain that our interests are identical... Where can I see you? To-morrow, surely? At what time? And where?"
"Well... "
She looked at him with obvious hesitation, not knowing what to do, on the point of speaking and yet full of uneasiness and doubt.
He pressed her:
"Oh, I entreat you... answer me just one word... and at once... It would be a pity for him to find me here... I entreat you... "
She answered sharply:
"My name doesn't matter... We will see each other first and you shall explain to me... Yes, we will meet... Listen
