"His name is Mr.Percival, Madame Obosky.

That's the poor creature's last name." "Oh, I see.

Then even you, Mademoiselle, may not call him Percival ?" "No, I do not call him Percival." "You see, she's known me such a very short time," explained the subject of these remarks.
For a few moments Madame Obosky watched the bandaging process in silence.

When she spoke again it was to say: "You are so skilful, so gentle, Mademoiselle.

I am taking a lesson in gentleness from you." "It is quite simple, Madame.