I saw her at the ball the other night.

Go quick, mother." "I'll get her some brandy cordial," said Mrs.Otis, with sudden alacrity.

She needed time always to get her mental bearing thoroughly in any emergency, but action was prompt afterwards.

She made a quick motion towards the cupboard, but Madelon aroused herself suddenly.
Her senses had lapsed for a few minutes upon coming into the warm room.

"Where am I ?" she asked, in a bewildered way.
"In our house," replied Mrs.Otis, promptly.