A dainty _robe de nuit_ was provided.
"It is my own," she said simply.

"Ma'm'selle is not prepared." "But there must be young ladies in your family," remarked Louise, thoughtfully, for in spite of the stupor she felt from want of sleep the novelty of her position kept her alert in a way.

It is true she was too tired and bewildered to think clearly, but slight details were impressing themselves upon her dimly.

"This room, for instance--" "Of course, _ma chere_, a young lady has lived here.

She has left some odd pieces of wardrobe behind her, at times, in going away.