Bernard, in such matters, was extremely alert and considerate; he developed an unexpected talent for arranging excursions, and he had taken regularly into his service the red-waistcoated proprietor of a big Teutonic landau, which had a courier’s seat behind and was always at the service of the ladies. The functionary in the red waistcoat was a capital charioteer; he was constantly proposing new drives, and he introduced our little party to treasures of romantic scenery. CHAPTER XIII More than a fortnight had elapsed, but Gordon Wright had not re-appeared, and Bernard suddenly decided that he would leave Baden. He found Mrs. Vivian and her daughter, very opportunely, in the garden of the pleasant, homely Schloss which forms the residence of the Grand Dukes of Baden during their visits to the scene of our narrative, and which, perched upon the hill-side directly above the little town, is surrounded with charming old shrubberies and terraces. To this garden a portion of the public is admitted, and Bernard, who liked the place, had been there more than once. One of the terraces had a high parapet, against which Angela was leaning, looking across the valley. Mrs. Vivian was not at first in sight, but Bernard presently perceived her seated under a tree with Victor Cousin in her hand. As Bernard approached the young girl, Angela, who had not seen him, turned round. “Don’t move,” he said. “You were just in the position in which I painted your portrait at Siena.” “Don’t speak of that,” she answered. “I have never understood,” said Bernard, “why you insist upon ignoring that charming incident.” She resumed for a moment her former position, and stood looking at the opposite hills. “That ‘s just how you were--in profile--with your head a little thrown back.” “It was an odious incident!” Angela exclaimed, rapidly changing her attitude. Bernard was on the point of making a rejoinder, but he thought of Gordon Wright and held his tongue. He presently told her that he intended to leave Baden on the morrow. They were walking toward her mother. She looked round at him quickly. “Where are you going?” “To Paris,” he said, quite at hazard; for he had not in the least determined where to go. “To Paris--in the month of August?” And she gave a little laugh. “What a happy inspiration!”