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Croupin was very thoughtful that evening when, in a few and hurried words, Ann had told him that Larose would be remaining on in her room until the morning, but was intending to go back into the vaults at five o'clock on the morrow, refreshed with a good night's rest.
The chef had received with great relief her assurance that Larose was recovering, but, after she had left him, with the realisation all at once that no one would be keeping watch now in the vaults that night, he began to be very troubled.