I was afraid there must have been an accident." Anne stared at the woman for a few seconds with the dazed eyes of one suddenly awakened.
"Yes," she said slowly at length.

"There was--an accident.

Mr.Nap Errol was--hurt while skiing." The woman looked at her with frank curiosity, but there was that about her mistress at the moment that did not encourage inquiry or comment.
She stood for a little silent; then, "What had I better do with the coat, my lady ?" she asked diffidently.
Anne made an abrupt gesture.

The dazed look in her eyes had given place to horror.

"Take it away!" she said sharply.