She hesitated.

“Give me my tea,” Domini said.

When she was drinking it she asked:

“Do you know at what time the train leaves Beni-Mora—the passenger train?”

“Yes, Mam’selle. There is only one in the day. It goes soon after twelve. Monsieur Helmuth told me.”

“Oh!”

“What gown will—?”

“Any gown—the white linen one I had on yesterday.”

“Yes, Mam’selle.”

“No, not that. Any other gown. Is it to be hot?”