Monsieur was standing a few yards away from the front of the shop.

It was he who gave me instructions for finding your room.
"'It is best,' he said, 'that madame should be asked no questions while she is busy.

I always go out myself, when customers come in.
She is one of the best of wives, and manages affairs excellently, but her temper is short.

She likes to do things her own way and, as it pleases her, I never interfere with her.'" "I think he is wise not to do so," Patsey laughed.

"I can see already that she is mistress of the establishment.