The girl adored her, and she herself was fond of her, treating her sometimes like a dear, silly little sister.
She sealed the two letters, sent the maid to call the footman, and gave him his instructions.

He was to take a cab and drive to senator----'s house, 40 Via della Polveriera, present the letter addressed to the Senator, and wait for an answer.

If they told him there was no answer he was to return to the Grand Hotel and report; but if the Senator gave him a note, he was to take it to Casa Selva, in Via Arenula, with the other letter.

An hour later the servant returned, and reported that he had executed the orders.

Two hours later a note from the Senator announced to Jeanne that Benedetto was already at his house.