Duchess. What can it be? (Calling) Suzanne!
Suzanne. (Surprised; puts the letter behind her back, and goes toward the Duchess) Yes, Aunt?
Duchess. What are you reading there?
Suzanne. I, Aunt? Nothing.
Duchess. I thought that—come here!
Suzanne. (Slipping the letter under the books on the table, as she goes toward the Duchess) Yes, Aunt?
Duchess. (Aside) This is curious!
Suzanne. (Near the Duchess) What is it, Aunt?
Duchess. Get my mantle for me.
Suzanne. (Hesitating) But——