The house, of course, is being boarded up as usual.

All the servants are sent away except William; and that order, if you have given it, for a maid for me is to be countermanded.

You, Matilda, are to remain here alone in charge of the house as has been your custom.

The report that I am sailing is to be allowed to stand.
But in reality--" "Yes, in reality ?" cried the excited Olivetta.
"In reality," continued Mrs.De Peyster calmly, for she knew how a _denouement_ is heightened by a quiet manner--"in reality, I shall, during the entire summer, stay here in my own house." "Stay here!" ejaculated Olivetta.
"Stay here!" exclaimed Matilda.
"Stay here.

Chiefly in my suite.