Sylvia looked questioningly at Anna.
"Yes, do take a drive, dear. You have plenty of time, for I intend to
spend all this afternoon and evening at the Casino," said Madame Wolsky,
quickly, in answer to Sylvia's look. "It will do quite well if you come
there after you have had your tea. My friend will never go without her
afternoon tea;" she turned to Madame Wachner.
"I, too, love afternoon tea!" cried Madame Wachner, in a merry tone.
"Then that is settled! You and I will take a drive, and then we will 'ave
tea and then go to the Casino."
Mrs. Bailey accompanied her friend upstairs while Anna put on her things
and got out her money.
"You will enjoy a drive on this hot day, even with that funny old woman,"
said Madame Wolsky, affectionately. "And meanwhile I will get your
membership card made out for the Club. If you like to do so, you might
have a little gamble this evening. But I do not want my sweet English
friend to become as fond of play as I am myself"--there crept a sad note
into her voice. "However, I do not think there is any fear of that!"
When the two friends came downstairs again, they found Monsieur and
Madame Wachner standing close together and speaking in a low voice.
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