Nora Smith hoped Joseph would understand, but Joseph looked puzzled.

He didn't understand why Nora Smith said this, and told her directly: "I like you, because you are good-looking and have a good conversation. You are the most beautiful Chinese girl I have ever seen. I have liked you since dancing, and I hope you can accept me. Nora Smith, I don't want to go back to France until I catch up with you."

"And," he said, hooking his lips and raising a charming smile, "if you don't ...