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.
Sir Malcolm.
But if not?
Sir Robert.
Feel yourself at liberty to carry out your regulations.
Sir Malcolm.
Both in respect of this person, the girl Michel,
and the whole group at Soho Square?
Sir Robert.
[Touching bell.] Certainly. [Galloway opens door.
The Chief Commissioner bows himself out. Sir
Robert 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.
Galloway returns.] Ask Miss Michel to come down
to me immediately.
Galloway.
Yes, sir.
[Galloway goes out. There is a moment of silence. Sir Robert stands by desk looking fixedly before him. The upper door opens and Margaret Schiller enters. She is pale and nervous, but struggles to carry things off.
Margaret.
Were you asking for me, sir?
