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C. Oui, madame,—yes, you are right. I should wish board for myself, and sometimes I might bring a friend with me to dine.

Mrs. J. Certainly. We shall always be glad to see any of your friends. In regard to terms—

C. (with a deprecating gesture). Pardon, madame, but—I never trouble myself with these trifling matters. At the end of every month you will send in your bill to me, and I shall pay it to you at once.

Mrs. J. That will be satisfactory. But what name shall I put down?

C. (with a courtly air). Count Henri de Fripon, madame. Here is my card. (Passes it.)

Mrs. J. (bows, while a pleased smile overspreads her face). And when would you like to come?

C. I shall come to you next Monday, in the morning. I have the honor to wish you good day, madame; bon jour, mademoiselle.

(Exit, L., with low bow.)

Mrs. J. That’s a boarder after my own mind. He never inquired the terms, and will be ready to pay when the bill is presented. I wish we might secure others of the same kind.

A. And he’s one of the nobility, too. His presence will give quite a distinguished air to the house.