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She had lost a friend who still rejoiced to see her . But her faithful watchman was completely discouraged . When he turned in his report he threatened to turn in his resignation unless he were relieved of the futile task of recording Marie Louise 's blameless and eventless life . And then the agent 's night was turned to day -- at least his high noon was turned to higher . For a few days later Marie Louise was abruptly addressed by Nicky Easton . She had been working in the big Red Cross shop on Fifth Avenue , rolling bandages and making dressings with a crowd of other white-fingered women . A cable had come that there was a sudden need for at least ten thousand bandages .