So now, although no word was spoken, she was aware that Mme.
Dauvray was greatly excited--greatly disturbed; and she dreaded the reason of that excitement and disturbance.
While they were driving home in the motor-car she said apprehensively: "You met a friend then, to-night, madame ?" "No," said Mme.

Dauvray; "I made a friend.

I had not met Mme.

Rossignol before.

A bracelet of hers came undone, and I helped her to fasten it.
We talked afterwards.