The next morning Ludwig came at the usual hour to conduct her to the carriage.
"Thank you, but I don't care to drive to-day," she said.
"Why not?"
"Riding out in a carriage does not benefit me."
"When did you discover this?"
"Some time ago."
Ludwig looked at her in astonishment. What was the meaning of this? Could she know that some one else had occupied her place in the carriage yesterday?
"And will you not go with me to-morrow?"
"If you will allow me, I shall stay at home."
"Is anything the matter with you, Marie?"