She should go to the Musain. But she trusts her brothers' good sense to not inhebriate themselves and to arrive to the house at an appropriate time.

Besides, at this time, her mother and sister are at their prayers with Alexandre, and a curious Helène is easier to fend with than a pair of curious twins.

Still, by this time she does not hide at all her smile at his praises. He really does exaggerate beautifully.

"We shall venture to my house, Monsieur Grantaire. it is in the same direction I was following before we met.." she replies. "But of course, you shall only venture to the door. Beyond that, it is still my private kingdom."