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At half-past nine , as Hortense had not arrived , he rang her up , though without thought of anxiety . The maid replied that Madame Daniel had not come in yet . Seized with a sudden fear , Rénine hurried to the furnished flat which Hortense was occupying for the time being , near the Parc Monceau , and questioned the maid , whom he had engaged for her and who was completely devoted to him . The woman said that her mistress had gone out at two o'clock , with a stamped letter in her hand , saying that she was going to the post and that she would come back to dress . This was the last that had been seen of her . `` To whom was the letter addressed ? '' `` To you , sir .