Seven o'clock
Harietta did not desire the respect of men in the abstract ; it could be a great bore -- what they thought of her never entered her consideration , since she was only occupied with her own pleasure in them and how they affected herself . Respect was one of the adjuncts of a good social position ; and of value merely in that aspect . But as Verisschenzko respected no one else , as far as she knew , that must mean something annoyingly important . Seven o'clock struck ; she had thoroughly enjoyed being with Hans , he satisfied her in many ways , and it was also a relaxation , as she need not act . But the joys of the interview were over now , and she had others prepared for later on , and must go back to the Rhin to dress . So she kissed Hans and left , having arranged to meet him on the Tuesday night here in his rooms , and having received precise instructions as to the nature of the information to be obtained from Ferdinand Ardayre . Life would be a paradise if only it were not for these ridiculous and tiresome political intrigues .