“Finally I managed to stumble over and light one of the lamps, and when I turned around to face him my heart was pounding. Still elegantly attired in his maroon suit and satin waistcoat, he stood there smiling smugly. I was angry, so angry I couldn’t speak, and I was frightened, too. His eyes glittered, and there could be no doubt about his intentions. “Everything they say about your beauty is quite true,” he remarked. “I’ll grant that. You’re gorgeous. A whore, of course, but a gorgeous whore. ...I can see why Franz has been so bewitched.” “Get out of my room,” I said. “You seem upset, Elena. Why should you be upset? Isn’t this what you wanted?” “Get out.” “Franz assured me you were in an amorous mood. He said you required attention and that he was a bit tired himself. He went on up to his room to get a little sleep. I told him I’d be glad to fill in.” “I don’t believe—” “He sent me to you. Franz and I are very close, you see, like brothers. We share everything.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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