First, for me to go down and disclose myself--" "But the scandal! The humiliation!" cried Olivetta.
"Yes, that first way will never do," said Mrs.De Peyster.

"The second way is not a solution; it is only a means to a possible solution.

But before I state the way, I must ask you, Olivetta, if any one saw you come in ?" "There were a number of people coming and going, people preparing for the funeral--but I watched my chance, and used my latch-key, and I'm sure no one connected with the house saw me." "That is good.

If any outsiders saw you, they will merely believe that you also were some person concerned in the funeral.

As for my plan, it is simple.