A crucifix of inferior workmanship and realistically painted hung opposite the door.
The place was reserved for the use of ladies in retreat and was situated outside the constantly closed door which shut off the cloistered part of the convent from the small portion accessible to outsiders.
Keyork Arabian was standing in the middle of the parlour waiting for Beatrice.

When she entered at last he made two steps forward, bowing profoundly, and then smiled in a deferential manner.
"My dear lady," he said, "I am here.

I have lost no time.

It so happened that I received your note just as I was leaving my carriage after a morning drive.

I had no idea that you were in Bohemia." "Thanks.