Sybilla paused an instant, determined to make her speak.
"Can I be of service to you in any way in this matter, my lady ?" she asked.
"You ?" in proud surprise.

"Certainly not.

I wish to be alone, Miss Silver.

Be good enough to go." Sybilla's little brown fist clinched itself furiously, once on the landing outside.
"I can't humble her!" she thought.

"I can't make her fear me.