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Rh woman now in this house is the Swiss governess from Zurich I will return you your papers and ask you to consider the matter closed.  But if not?  Feel yourself at liberty to carry out your regulations.

 Both in respect of this person, the girl Michel, and the whole group at Soho Square?  [Touching bell.] Certainly. [ opens door. bows himself out. takes up letters afresh and reads aloud.] " I am sure you will like her. She is a sweet, simple, sincere creature. Decidedly pretty, too, with her sea-blue eyes and golden hair." [Much agitated, he lays all the papers on desk and touches the bell again. returns.] Ask Miss Michel to come down to me immediately.  Yes, sir. [ ''goes out. There is a moment of silence. stands by desk looking fixedly before him. The upper door opens and enters. She is pale and nervous, but struggles to carry things off.''  Were you asking for me, sir?