Another moment, however, and he was master of himself again.
"Sit down," he commanded tersely, and when I had obeyed he drew a chair close to my side.
"My poor child," he said tenderly, "I know nothing about your husband, so I cannot judge this quarrel. But I am afraid in this marriage game you will learn that there must be a lot of giving up on both sides. Now I know you to be absolutely truthful. Tell me, is there any possibility that the overtures for a reconciliation ought to come from you?"
"He told me that if I went out of the door, I must go out of it for good," I said hotly, and could have bitten my tongue out for the words the next moment.
Jack drew a long breath.
"Did he think you were going to see me?"
"I believe he had that idea, yes."
"Is he the sort of a man who always says what he means or does he say outrageous things when he is angry that he does not mean in the least?"
"He has a most ungovernable temper, but he gets over the attacks quickly, and I know he doesn't mean all he says."
"That settles it." Jack sprang up, and going to a stand in the corner took his hat and coat and stick.