"Pull yourself together, madam.

Go to the other end of the room.

Don't look.
Stay there for a few moments and then get home as quick as you can." She obeyed him mutely, pressing her hands to her eyes, shivering in every limb.

French stood back inside the room.

He heard the front door open, he heard Quest's voice outside.
"Ross! Where the devil are you, Ross ?" There was no reply.