She hesitated a moment, then said, in a straightforward manner:
“Because I prefer to work in a house where there is a master or mistress and not a house run by the upper servants.”
“That’s plausible. Is that the only reason you wanted to make a change?”
A longer pause this time. Then, again, that sudden decision to speak.
“No, sir. I wanted to get away from a house where such a terrible thing had happened.”
“That’s a natural feeling, I’m sure. You were there, then, at the time of Mr. Tracy’s death?”
“Oh, yes.”
“Were you questioned by the Coroner about it?”
“No, sir. I suppose he thought I didn’t know anything about it.”
“And do you?”