She did not know the number, but they could
ask Fraulein.
Fraulein Hirsch was quite ready with detail concerning her former
patroness and her daughter. She obviously admired them very much.
Her manner held a touch of respectful reverence. She described
Helene's disposition and delicate nerves and the perfection of the
nuns' treatment of her.
She described the beauty of the interior of the house, its luxury
and convenience, and the charms of the suite of apartments prepared
for Helene. She thought the number of the house was No. 97 A. Lady
Etynge was the kindest employer she had ever had. She believed that
Miss Gareth-Lawless and Helene would be delighted with each other,
if they met, and her impression was that Lady Etynge privately
hoped they would become friends.
Her mild, flat face was so modestly amiable that Mademoiselle
Valle, who always felt her unattractive femininity pathetic, was
a little moved by her evident pleasure in having been the humble
means of providing Robin with acquaintances of an advantageous
kind.
No special day had been fixed upon for the visit and the cup of tea.
Robin was eager in secret and hoped Lady Etynge would not forget
to remind them of her invitation.
She did not forget. One afternoon--they had not seen her for several
days and had not really expected to meet her, because they took
their walk later than usual--they found her just rising from her
seat to go home as they appeared.
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