The Age of Innocence

perplexedly, almost appealingly, into Archer's face.

\"I wonder, Monsieur, since I've had the good luck to run across you, if I might—\"

\"I was just going to suggest it: come to luncheon, won't you? Down town, I mean: if you'll look me up in my office I'll take you to a very decent restaurant in that quarter.\"

M. Riviere was visibly touched and surprised. \"You're too kind. But I was only going to ask if you would tell me


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perplexedly, almost appealingly, into Archer's face.

\"I wonder, Monsieur, since I've had the good luck to run across you, if I might—\"

\"I was just going to suggest it: come to luncheon, won't you? Down town, I mean: if you'll look me up in my office I'll take you to a very decent restaurant in that quarter.\"

M. Riviere was visibly touched and surprised. \"You're too kind. But I was only going to ask if you would tell me


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