This she held up before me for an instant without speaking; when at length, seeing my curiosity fully excited, she said,-- "This is the senhora's domino.

I should be ruined if she knew I showed it; but I promised--that is, I told--" "Yes, yes, I understand," relieving her embarrassment about the source of her civilities; "go on." "Well, there are several others like it, but with this small difference, instead of a carnation, which all the others have embroidered upon the cuff, I have made it a rose,--you perceive?
La Senhora knows nothing of this,--none save yourself knows it.

I'm sure I may trust you with the secret." "Fear not in the least, Catherine; you have rendered me a great service.
Let me look at it once more; ah, there's no difficulty in detecting it.

And you are certain she is unaware of it ?" "Perfectly so; she has several other costumes, but in this one I know she intends some surprise, so be upon your guard." With these words, carefully once more concealing the rich dress beneath the mantle, she withdrew; while I strolled forth to wonder what mystery might lie beneath this scheme, and speculate how far I myself was included in the plot she spoke of.
For the few days which succeeded, I passed my time much alone.

The senhora was but seldom at home; and I remarked that Power rarely came to see me.