On the contrary, she was of an extreme deference.

Under the deference, too, Wogan seemed to remark a certain excitement.
"Have you other lodgers to-night ?" he asked carelessly.
"No, sir," said she.

"Travellers are taken by a big house and a bustle of servants.

They stay at the Vapore Inn when they stay at Peri, and to their cost." As soon as she had left the room Wogan asked of Clementina,-- "When did her manner change ?" "I had not remarked the change till now," replied Clementina.
Wogan became uneasy.

He went down into the courtyard, and found it empty.