who stayed in bed later than usual?
Linda
what day was it?
Sunday
did she attend church?
no
why not?
she was ill
did anyone hear a rumor about her?
yes
who?
Madame Staubach
did she ask linda about the rumor?
yes
what was the rumor?
Ludovic Valcarm has been--making love to her
who told Staubach that?
peter
was he married to linda?
No
was she asked if she would marry him?
yes
who was staubach to linda?
her aunt
did she deny the rumor to her aunt?
yes
was she considered deceitful?
yes
did she liked being told that?
No
what did she say?
"Do not say that, aunt Charlotte; pray, do not say that."
did she admit she had an affair with ludovic?
No
did she want to see him again?
No
what did she beg of her aunt?
to believe her
did she want the situation to come between them?
No