the window curtains. The window opened on the boulevard, whence

"Did she suffer much?" asked Lucy, who was absorbed in contemplation

of the clock, the design of which represented the three Graces as

nude young women, smiling like opera dancers.

"My word, yes! I was present when she died. I promise you it was

not at all pleasant to see. Why, she was taken with a shuddering

But she was unable to proceed with her explanation, for a cry arose

"A BERLIN! A BERLIN! A BERLIN!"