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64  French-Swiss, I suppose—from Zurich, I think.

 And she has come from Zurich to-day?  Yes, just arrived by the express from Dover.

 Strange! I thought I had seen her before, sir.

[They go out talking. ''is left alone. She rises, looks about her.''

 [In a whisper.] His room! [Sees portrait over fire-place.] His wife! [Sees small photograph on chimney-piece.] His child! [''Upper door on R. opens and a little girl of seven enters. Very sweet and talkative. It is makes a slight start.''

 [Holding out her hand to ] Auntie Dorothy will be down soon. Are you my governess?  [Recovering herself.] I—I suppose so, dear.  I'm Peggy.  [Startled.] Peggy? So your name is Peggy?