"Ah," said Justin with a short-breathed sigh, "they know how to get on the right side of you, but you and I know better." Then he bent and kissed her. "Sweetheart, believe in me a little. I pray I may give you no cause for doubt."
And Anstice returned his kiss and murmured:
"I feel that you will never fail me."
[CHAPTER III]
IN THE SHADOWS
JUSTIN came in from a ride one afternoon to find Anstice waiting for him in the hall with an anxious expression in her eyes.
"Anything the matter?" he asked lightly.
"I hope not. Josie is not very well. I am wondering whether I shall send for the doctor."
"She was running about in the garden before breakfast."
"Yes, but she has had a sore throat since yesterday morning, and this afternoon was so heavy-eyed and flushed that I have put her to bed."