Fanny clasped her hands with delight. Enthusiastically and gratefully she exclaimed:
"You're a thoroughbred, Virgie! But what would your husband say?"
"Robert would help me. He's as fond of her as I am. And you know the size of his heart."
"I should say I do," replied Fanny eagerly. "See what he's done for James and me already."
"Anything else, Madame?" inquired Josephine, who had finished her duties.
Her mistress shook her head.
"No, Josephine. You needn't wait for me."
"Shall I call Madame in the morning?"
"No. I'll ring when I want you."
"Oui, Madame." Turning round at the door, she said apologetically: "Quant au bain, je verrai à ce que cela ne se répète plus."