But Louisa did hear, appearing with a startled visage in the doorway.
"Who--who did Mr. Morgan ask for?"
The question was put so softly that it was nearly whispered; the speaker's tongue and lips seemed parched.
"Please, ma'am, he asked for you."
"For me? What--what did he say?"
"Please, ma'am, he said 'Is Mrs. Nash in?'"
"Mrs. Nash? You're sure he said Mrs. Nash?"
"Yes, ma'am, quite sure."
"And when you told him I wasn't in, did he ask for Mr. Nash?"
"No, ma'am; he said he'd wait."