Not a sound was audible.

She softly ascended the stairs, on her way to her own room, and passed the door of Norah's bed-chamber.

Voices inside, the voices of the two sisters, caught her ear.

After a moment's consideration, she checked herself, turned back, and quickly descended the stairs again.

Both Norah and Magdalen knew of the interview between Mr.Pendril and herself; she had felt it her duty to show them his letter making the appointment.