"I went for a long walk this morning.

She probably went out into the village.

I cannot tell.

Why do you ask ?" "I wish to know whether she sent a note to Saint Moritz by a messenger.
Can you find out, without asking her a direct question?
I am very anxious to know." "I will try, but it will not be easy," said Regina, watching him.
She had made up her mind that the blow was coming, and that Marcello was only putting off the moment when she must be told that he meant to leave her.

She was very quiet, and waited for him to speak again, for she was too proud to ask him questions.