But Apollonie was not in the mood for that.

She was solely filled by the question who the sick Leonore was that she was going to nurse.

Could it be possible?
That moment a bell sounded from upstairs, and Apollonie obeyed the call.
Mrs.Maxa, opening the door, let her enter.

Wide awake, Leonore was sitting up in bed.

Her thick, curly hair was falling far down below her shoulders, and her dark, solemn eyes were gazing with surprise at Apollonie.