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And it was n't near the window , either . '' `` And the pieces , you say , were gathered together , as if someone had placed them so ? Very well , I understand ! Now , Ellen , have any of the other maids been upstairs to your knowledge since Mademoiselle left her room at seven o'clock ? '' `` They say they have not , miss , for I asked them , and I 've been in the kitchen all the time . We were busy clearing away after tea , and getting the refreshments ready for supper , and then we came and watched the young ladies dance . '' `` You would have noticed if anyone had gone upstairs ? ''