Monsieur Gerardy apostrophized the chandelier with mirthless humour.

“Oh, ha, ha! She forgot.”

Still another time Marion tried the entrance, and, as she came on, Monsieur Gerardy made vigorous signals to Page, exclaiming in a hoarse whisper:

“Lady Mary, ready. In a minute you come on. Remember the cue.”

Meanwhile Marion had continued:

“ ‘See the clambering vines⁠—’ ”

“Roses.”

“ ‘The clambering rose vines⁠—’ ”

“Roses, pure and simple.”

“ ‘See! The clambering roses, pure and⁠—’ ”