One wishes to act at once.

Thank you." And in order to end an unpleasant situation, she nodded and left the room.

Husband and wife waited a moment after the door was closed.

Then Matilde, before Gregorio could speak, went and opened it suddenly and looked out, but there was no one there.
"She would not listen at the door!" exclaimed Gregorio, with some contempt for his wife's caution.
"She?
No! But I distrust that woman she has." "And how do you propose to get this money ?" asked the count.
"Have I no diamonds ?" inquired Matilde.

"She would have ruined us.