"Uh Oui I find French culture extraordinary and satisfying. Yes, I think it is a unique country."

Kirine Tige nodded at her in the continental way of chanteuses and went on in French. "May I compliment your accent, Madame, full of the classroom but charming."

Konalia felt outrage flood through her as she forced herself to give the only possible polite reply, "Merci, Mademoiselle."

"What

Mirine Tige did not let go of her eyes and Konnie felt cho was almost smiling behind the insolent lips. did you particularly adore about France, Madame ?"

Paul shuffled in his seat. "Look I think it's sort of affected to speak French at home.

Like showing off or

something, you know?"

Mirine Tige addressed him then in English. "Really? Why? I enjoy French because it is a beautiful language. Don't you enjoy speaking it?"

"Yes, of course, I love the language -" Paul bogan.

The singer's answer came back in French, "Then, Monsieur Heplin, why not speak it when you feel like it." Sho looked to Konalia, "and all else you enjoy. One might learn that from the French."

The conversational music ended from the piano and Mirine Tige prepared to leave them. She stood up and Paul rose politely. She offered him her hand and smiled at him. "It's been quite charming meeting you. I must get back to my work." She turned then to Konalia, "Madame.

Konalia murmured, "Yes. Very pleasant to have talked with you."

Mirine Tige did not offor Konalia Martin-Whit side Hoplin, II her hand, but she stood a moment in front of her as if deciding some thing. Then she spoke. "I must tell you, Mrs. Hoplin, that I came to your table because the manager told mo when he asked me, that you were the