“I did not say that you were here, Signore.”
“Did you ask the Signora to come down?”
“I asked if she was coming down to dinner. I said the Signorina was waiting for her.”
“Yes?”
“The Signora did not answer. There was no noise, and in the room there is no light!”
“Let me go!” Vere said, breathlessly.
She was moving towards the door when Artois stopped her authoritatively.
“No, Vere—wait!”
“But some one must—I’m afraid—”
“Wait, Vere!”