She did not seem to understand that there was anything strange in the
situation in which we found ourselves. I did not know whether this was
due to her mental state or to that strange unsophistication which I had
already observed in her. At any rate, we ate our breakfast together as
naturally as though we were a married couple of long standing.

After the meal was ended, and we had fed the dog, Jacqueline insisted
on washing the dishes, and I showed her the kitchenette and let her do
so, though I should never have need for the cheap plates and cups again.

"Now, Jacqueline, we must go," I said.

I placed her neckpiece about her. I closed her bag, stuffing the bills
inside, and hung it on her arm. I could not resist a smile to see the
little pad covered with its maze of figures among the rolls of money.
I was afraid that the sight of it would awaken her memories, but she
only looked quietly at it and put it away.

I wanted her to let me bank her money for her, but did not like to ask
her. However, of her own account she took out the bills and handed
them to me.

"What a lot of money I have," she said. "I hardly thought there was so
much money in the world, Paul."

It was past eight when we left the house. I carried my suit-case and,
stopping at a neighbouring express office, had it sent to the Grand
Central station. And then I decided to take the dog to the animal's
home.