Presently Steinbock came out to join the cousins, and thanked the old maid effusively for his prompt release.
The chef's attentions were, in fact, devoted to Louise, the Countess Steinbock's maid.
Madame Steinbock's was almost red, and she would be in every point unlike her.
This so effectually roused Steinbock's pride, that he came no more to the Crevels' house.
I caught Steinbock by the collar just in time to prevent his lips from touching her cheek.