She got up without a word, and went to the study.
“Where is the girl I entrusted to you?” he said, as soon as the door was closed.
“She has escaped during the night.”
“At what time?”
“Between ten and six.”
“The time is vague. You’re a sound sleeper to be able to count eight hours of unconsciousness.”
“I merit it by hard work during the day.”
“Oh! you should have explained this a little earlier. If your work was too hard, others could have been set to watch. Your excuse is admirable.”
“It is no excuse, it is the truth.”
“You never heard a footfall, nor a door creak?”