The maid ran back to us, out of breath,

and told me what she saw.

"That is not a human being."

That maid wasn't usually one to be easily startled.

As I also felt something strange about that woman,

I opted to ask them directly about it.

"Um, dear customer..."

"I know this is rude to ask, but..."

"About... her..."

"Who is your companion... ?"