Unfortunately , I have no proof beyond my surmise , unless ” ” With sudden energy , he caught me by the arm , and whirled me down the hall , calling out in French in his excitement : " Mademoiselle Dorcas , Mademoiselle Dorcas , un moment , s 'il vous plait ! " Dorcas , quite flurried by the noise , came hurrying out of the pantry .
The he in this line was so excited he slipped into French .