"So early? And is not your lady afraid to go alone about the city?"
"My lady went with me and bought flowers for Panna Marynia and after that she went to church."
"To what church did she go?"
"I do not know."
Panna Pauly knew well, but she was hurt by his asking her about her mistress; while he, conjecturing this, ceased to question her further, for he had previously resolved to converse with her as little as possible.
So, silence--a little embarrassing--ensued between them, and continued until Gronski returned with the letter.
"Here is the answer," he said; "let the little lady bow for us to the ladies and say that to-day we both will be there, for Pan Krzycki's imprisonment is now ended."
"I thank you," replied Pauly, "but I have yet a favor,--I would like to learn the address of Pan Swidwicki?"
Gronski looked at her with astonishment.
"Did the ladies request you to ask?"