He whispered something in her ear.
For a moment she shook.

Then she turned away and followed her mistress upstairs.
Arrived in her apartment, Ella threw herself with a little sigh of content into a big easy-chair before the fire.

Her sitting-room was the last word in comfort and luxury.

A great bowl of pink roses, arrived during her absence, stood on the small table by her side.

Lenora had just brought her chocolate and was busy making preparations in the bedroom adjoining.