"He professes to have business in Quebec.

That beautiful Paris has grown so unhealthy!" "Quebec ?" The woman in the grey mask spun on her heels.

"Monsieur, did I hear you say Quebec ?" "Yes, Madame la Comtesse." The grey mask made a gesture of dissent.

Presently she spoke.
"Monsieur, you have made a mistake.

There is no Madame la Comtesse here." Victor did not reply.
"Do you hear, Monsieur ?" "Yes, Madame.