Celie wear them last night ?" He leaned forward, waiting for her reply.

Wethermill too, made a movement.

Both men evidently thought the point of great importance.

The maid looked at Hanaud for a few moments without speaking.
"It is not from me, mademoiselle, that you will get the answer," said Hanaud quietly.
"No, monsieur.

I was thinking," said the maid, her face flushing at the rebuke.
"Did she wear them when she went down the stairs last night ?" he insisted.
"I think she wore them," she said doubtfully.