“I never heard of anyone. He is cold and proud, and often takes no trouble to hide it.”
“But then there are so many good and beautiful women in the world.”
“They find partners, perhaps, that need them more.”
After another silence Rosalie continued: “And Mr. Todbrook—what did he die of?”
“I think he went down the back staircase.”
“In his own house?”
“Yes.”
“What do you mean?”
“He died.”
“In which room?”