They came upon Adele, waiting for them at the corner of the road, where it turns down toward the villa.
"It is near here--the Villa Rose ?" she asked.
"A minute more and we are there." They turned in at the drive, closed the gate behind them, and walked up to the villa.
The windows and the glass doors were closed, the latticed shutters fastened.

A light burned in the hall.
"Helene is expecting us," said Mme.

Dauvray, for as they approached she saw the front door open to admit them, and Helene Vauquier in the doorway.

The three women went straight into the little salon, which was ready with the lights up and a small fire burning.

Celia noticed the fire with a trifle of dismay.