She looked at the Marquis as if she was hoping he understood her before continuing,
“I noticed in this room the most fascinating red lacquer Sedan chair which was quite different from anything I have ever seen.”
“I have seen it,” the Marquis said.
“Then you can realise why I found it so interesting,” Simona said. “As I was admiring it, I heard voices coming down the corridor.”
She paused and the Marquis noticed the colour flood into her cheeks as she said,
“Because I did – not want – them to find me, I slipped into the – Sedan chair and shut – the door.”
“I can understand you doing that,” the Marquis said reassuringly. He knew as he spoke that it was what she wanted him to say.
“It was then that the Baron began to talk to a man he called Karl.”
“Did you say Karl?” the Marquis aske
