Ask him if another day won't suit as well.' She knew when she sent this message that another day would not suit as well.

And she must have known also that her uncle's absence made no difference in her work.

Peter came back with a request from Madame Voss that Marie would go to her at once.

Marie pressed her lips together, clenched her fists, and walked down into the room without the delay of an instant.
'Marie, my dear,' said Madame Voss, 'M.

le Cure wishes to speak to you.