"With my cousin," she said in reply.

Something restrained her from mentioning that she had put up at anhotel. But immediately she was mad with herself for having told such astupid lie, and she was about to correct herself. Emil, however, brokein quickly:

"Perhaps you will have a little time to spare for me, too? I hope so,at least."

"0h, yes!"

"So, then, we can arrange something now if you like"--he glanced at theclock--"Ah!"

"Must you go?" she asked.