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`` That young man is a power , '' she said to herself . `` Well , we shall see ! '' For these reasons she dressed her hair with marabouts , put on her prettiest gown of gray and pink , which allowed her fine shoulders to be seen beneath a pelerine of black lace , and took care to keep Celeste in a little silk frock made with a yoke and a large plaited collarette , telling her to dress her hair plainly , a la Berthe . At half-past four o'clock Theodose was at his post . He had put on his vacant , half-servile manner and soft voice , and he drew Thuillier at once into the garden . `` My friend , '' he said , `` I do n't doubt your triumph , but I feel the necessity of again warning you to be absolutely silent . If you are questioned about anything , especially about Celeste , make evasive answers which will keep your questioners in suspense .