"I shall mention no names," said she.
"A sign will answer."
"I shall make no sign."
"Then Howard must go to his trial?"
A gasp, but no words.
"And Franklin proceed on his way undisturbed?"
She tried not to answer, but the words would come. Pray God! I may never see such a struggle again.
"That is as God wills. I can do nothing in the matter." And she sank back crushed and wellnigh insensible.
Mr. Gryce made no further effort to influence her.