Learn about the other woman

You decide to find out a little more about the Countess' secret female lover.

The hallway is deserted as you walk towards the stairs. After you descend to the main floor, you see Madame Josephine approach you.

"Ah, M'sieur John, how are you? May I help you with anything?"

"As a matter of fact, yes," you reply. You describe the other woman to the Madame, but say nothing of the secret tryst she had with the Countess.

"Mais oui---but yes!" exclaims Madame Josephine. "That is Solange. She has just finished with a client. If you will wait just a moment, I shall take you to see her."

You realize then that the Countess was the client of Solange. Perhaps they weren't lovers after all. Might as well go back to your room. But then again, since you're here, perhaps you could go have a look at some of the ladies in the parlour. Or perhaps you could ask Madame Josephine if she has clients, too.