Madonna Litta

questions and answers and expressions ofhorror on the part of Bridget's mother at hearing of Elvira's narrow escape from death, Bridget said, "Youknow it's time for that committee meeting, Mum. You said itwas very important."
　　"Oh dear, dear," saidBridget's mother.
　　"You know they'll getinto a frightful mess without you, Mummy."
　　"Oh they will, they certainly will. But perhaps Iought –”
　　"Now that's quite allright, Madam," said Chief-Inspector Davy, putting on hiskindly old father look. "You don'twant to worry. Just you get off. I've finished all theimportant things. You've told me really everything I wanted toknow. I've just one or two routine inquiries about people inItaly which I think your daughter, Miss Bridget, might be able to help me with."
　　"Well, if you think you could manage, Bridget –”
　　"Oh, I can manage, Mummy," said Bridget.
　　Finally, with a great deal of fuss, Bridget's mother went off to her committee.