“How long has she been in your service?”
“Only a year, but there is no one in the house in whom I have greater confidence.”
“Why have I not seen her yet?”
“She has been away for a few days.”
“But she is here now.”
“Yes; since her return she has been watching at the bedside of your friend. She has all the qualities of a nurse ... gentle ... thoughtful ... Monsieur Wilson seems much pleased....”
“Ah!” said Sholmes, who had completely neglected to inquire about his friend. After a moment’s reflection he asked:
“Did she go out on Sunday morning?”
“The day after the theft?”
“Yes.”