An elderly person, in a coarse black gown, was seated on the bench in the hall.

She rose, and advanced towards him.

In speechless astonishment, he confronted Carmina's faithful companion--Teresa.
"If you please, I want to speak to you," she said, in her best English.
Ovid took her into his consulting-room.

She wasted no time in apologies or explanations.

"Don't speak!" she broke out.