'I'm Dead'

Archer heard nothing from madame olenska, and became aware that her name would not be mentioned in his presence by any member of the family. Six or seven days passed. Then one day may told him that missus manson mingott had asked to see him. Archer's heart was beating violently when he rang old missus mingott's bell. He wanted above all things to go alone, for he felt sure the visit would give him the chance of saying a word in private to the countess olenska. And here it was, and here he was on the doorstep, behind the door, behind the curtains of the yellow damask room next to the hall. In