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I turned from the inspection of a Bartolozzi on the wall as Mrs folliott came into the room. She was a tall woman, with untidy brown hair, and a very winning smile.

‘Dr Sheppard,’ she said hesitatingly.

‘That is my name,’ I replied. ‘I must apologize for calling upon you like this, but I wanted some information about a parlourmaid previously employed by you, Ursula Bourne.’

‘Ursula Bourne?’ she said hesitatingly.

‘Yes,’ I said. ‘Perhaps you don’t remember the name?’

‘Oh, yes, of course. I–I remember perfectly.’

‘She left you just over a year ago, I understand?’

‘Yes. Yes, she did. That is quite right.’

‘And you were satisfied with her whilst she was with you? how long was she with you, by the way?’

‘Oh! A year or two – I can’t remember exactly how long. She – she is very capable. I’m sure you will find her quite satisfactory. I didn’t know she was leaving fernly. I hadn’t the least idea of it.’

‘Can you tell me anything about her?’ I asked.

‘Anything about her?’

‘Yes, where she comes from, who her people are – that sort of thing?’