You understand ?" "Of course I understand, my poor Dick." She stooped to kiss him.

But he was fast asleep already.
She went out and locked the door, and when, on the point of setting out for Count Redondo's, she returned the bunch of keys to Bridget the key of the alcove was missing.
"I shall require it again in the morning, Bridget," she explained lightly.

And then added kindly, as it seemed: "Don't wait for me, child.
Get to bed.

I shall be late in coming home, and I shall not want you.".