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With that general promise , without a knowledge of the fact already discovered , Flora retired to rest ; but it was nearly morning before she slept . Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night , she tapped at Mrs. Delano 's door very early the next morning . `` Excuse me for coming before you were dressed , '' said she ; `` but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him . '' `` Probably not before noon , '' replied Mrs. Delano , drawing the anxious little face toward her , and imprinting on it her morning kiss . `` Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green , requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends . Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical , he will of course be there ; and whether your sister is with him or not , you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place . You had better stay in your room , and busy yourself with books and drawings , till we can ascertain the state of things .