When you waken we will try to find a house-dress to replace your evening-gown.
Will ma'm'selle indulge in the bath before retiring ?" "Not to-night, Madame Cerise.

I'm too tired for anything but--sleep!" Indeed, she had no sooner crawled into the enticing bed than she sank into unconscious forgetfulness.

This was to an extent fortunate.

Louise possessed one of those dispositions cheery and equable under ordinary circumstances, but easily crushed into apathy by any sudden adversity.
She would not suffer so much as a more excitable and nervous girl might do under similar circumstances.
Her sleep, following the severe strain of the night's adventure, did little to refresh her.

She awoke in broad daylight to hear a cold wind whistling shrilly outside and raindrops beating against the panes.
Madame Cerise had not slept much during the night.