"Sir," said he, "madame was not up, and still asleep, but as soon as she rings the letter will be taken to her, and if there is any reply it will be sent."
--Monsieur, me répondit-il, madame était couchée et dormait encore, mais dès qu'elle sonnera, on lui remettra la lettre, et s'il y a une réponse on l'apportera.