Because I did know ever so many people in Paris, but over here I can't
tell you how deadly dull it was until I met Mark."

"You must come and see me as soon as you can," suggested Carrissima.

"Oh dear, yes," said Bridget. "Do let me fasten your furs!" she added,
as Carrissima rose from the sofa. "I shall return your visit as early
as if you were a royal personage. I shall love to come."

"Number 13, Grandison Square," said Carrissima. "It is not very far,
and I am quite alone just now. I don't know whether you remember my
father----"

"Very indistinctly," answered Bridget.

"He is away at Church Stretton playing golf."

"Then you are in the same unprotected condition as I am," suggested
Bridget.

"Oh well, I have the advantage of a peculiarly attentive brother.
Lawrence has the firm and unalterable opinion that no woman under forty
is capable of looking after herself. During my father's absence he
generally pays me a visit once every twenty-four hours, either on his
way home from the Temple or after dinner. I shall expect you before
many days," said Carrissima, and Bridget insisted on accompanying her
down to the hall.