In the dead stillness, Rose heard a door open--the green baize door of Bluebeard's room.

Her chamber was very near that green door; there could be no mistaking the sound.

Once again she held her breath to listen.

In the profound hush, footsteps echoed along the uncarpeted corridor, and passed her door.

Was it Ogden on his way upstairs?
No! the footsteps paused at the next door--Kate's room; and there was a light rap.