My darling, who dressed your hair last night?

Gertrude.

The housekeeper.

Mrs. Brauer.

There! I knew Marie could not have done that. But do you know--Marie--a few moments ago I opened her door softly, to see how she was resting, and found her still fully dressed, just as she came from the train, seated at the open window, a book in her lap, and staring out into space.

Brauer.

Well, well, well! I thought her passion for novels had passed away long ago.

Mrs. Brauer.

I've been thinking--we must watch her more closely.

Brauer.