Sir Claude turned to a porter. "When does the train go?"

The man looked up at the station-clock. "In two minutes. _Monsieur est

placé?_"

_"Pas encore."_

_"Et vos billets?--vous n'avez que le temps."_ Then after a look at

Maisie, _"Monsieur veut-il que je les prenne?"_ the man said.