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Her lover had explained in it the situation and advised her to dress at once , and then if menaced in any way to ring the bell . Ivan would be waiting outside to obey her slightest orders , and to warn his master if any fresh moves were made , so that when the waiter or chambermaid came in answer to her summons she might be sure of extra help at hand . Then she was to walk out and down into the hall , where he , Sasha , would be watching for her and ready to take her to the Excelsior Hotel , where that same evening would arrive the Princess Urazov . `` But if they do not molest you , dearest , '' he wrote , `` do not leave your room until seven o'clock , because I wish my sister to be in the hall ready to receive you that your family can see that I only desire to do everything right . '' And as she finished reading , Stella got up and told Martha to prepare her things . `` I have no orders from Mrs. Ebley for that , Miss Stella , '' the woman answered sullenly . `` I do wonder what has come over everybody .