The servants are at their dinner still, so I opened the door.

So you know Mr.Sorell ?" From which Constance perceived that her aunt had observed her approach to the house, in Mr.Sorell's company, through the little side window of the hall.

She straightened her shoulders impatiently.
"My father and mother knew him in Rome, Aunt Ellen.

He used to come to our apartment.

Is Uncle Ewen in the study?
I want to speak to him." She knocked and went in.