Belle looked back and forth between the two men.  She was flattered by the Ambassador's offer of a ride.  Her father, however, was ready to leave and it seemed quite selfish of her to allow the Ambassador to go out of his way to take her home when her father would arrive there about the same time.<br/><br/><em>Mr. Ambassador, I am flattered by your offer.  It is very kind.  However, I would not dream of putting you out when it is not necessary.  I will go with my father and prepare for this evening, which I am looking forward to.</em>She smiled.<em>Until then</em>?