Mlle. would scarcely like to have the attention of the Baron and the Baroness drawn to herself. In short, to anyone in her position, a scandal would be most detrimental. You form a member of the ménage of these people; wherefore, any act of yours might cause such a scandal⁠—and the more so since daily she appears in public arm in arm with the General or with Mlle. Polina. Now do you understand?”