The clock on the mantelpiece marked a quarter to eight.
"Now I know all about it," said the duchess, perceiving my revival.

"I've heard it all from Suzanne and Jean--or anyhow I can guess the rest.

And you mustn't tire yourself by talking.

I had you brought here so that you might be well looked after; because we're so much indebted to you, you know." "Is the duke here ?" I asked.
"Oh, dear, no; it's all right," nodded the duchess.

"I don't know--and I do not care--where the duke is.