The abrupt change in Monsieur Emile's demeanor
towards her made her feel as if she were despised by him because she
had been the victim of the Marchesino's trick. Or perhaps Monsieur
Emile completely misunderstood her; perhaps he thought--perhaps he
dared to think, that she had helped the Marchesino in his manoeuvre.
Vere felt almost crucified, but was too proud to speak of the pain and
bitterness within her. Only when her mother came out upon the terrace
did she suddenly feel that she could bear no more.
That night, directly she was in her room, she locked her door. She was
afraid that her mother might follow her, to ask what was the matter.
But Hermione did not come. She, too, wished to be alone that night.
She, too, felt that she could not be looked at by searching eyes that
night.
She did not know when Artois left the terrace. Long after Ruffo's song
had died away she still leaned over the sea, following his boat with
her desirous heart. Artois, too, was on the sea.
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