Olympia almost believed her, and, for once, her acute penetration was baffled; but a doubt remained, and she turned to Eliza.
"If you know anything about this, tell me now; it will be better for her and for you."
"I haven't anything to tell, Mrs. Olympia; not a thing!"
"Was any one admitted to the house near Florence?"
"Yes, ma'am, there was."
"Well, a young gentleman?"
"Yes; one young un, and another, older."
"Who were they?"
"The man who taught her how to speak Italian and the music fellow."
"Only those two?"