'And it feels damp.

Have you no other ?' Louis looked doubtfully at his companion.

But the porter shook his head stubbornly.
'Why does he not speak ?' I asked with impatience.
'He is dumb,' Louis answered.
'Dumb!' I exclaimed.

'But he hears.' 'He has ears,' the servant answered drily.

'But he has no tongue, Monsieur.' I shuddered.