I know everything." Marcello was surprised, and did not quite understand.

He only remembered that he had asked her to ascertain whether Settimia had sent a note to Folco at Saint Moritz.

After a day or two she told him that she was quite sure of it.

That was all, and Regina had scarcely ever spoken of Folco since then.

Marcello reminded her of this, and asked her what she had done.
"I can read," she said.