Then the heiress cast a significant look at her cousin, who with a toss of her head rose at once and left the room, taking the precaution to remain by the door and listen, however, after she had closed it.
"I am not mistaken in calling you Miss Alstine."
"No, madam."
"Doubtless you can guess why I am here?"
"I haven't the remotest idea."
Rose stared very impolitely, it must be confessed, at her visitor. "It is with regard to that unfortunate affair of a few days since—"
"No apologies are necessary," Rose interrupted haughtily. "I do not blame you."
"You have no reason to. I have been that man's wife nearly six years."
"Indeed!"
"It is true. I am here to inform you, however, that it is possible that a grave mistake has been made."