The evening before this invasion was expected, Eugene came down to dinner looking rather perturbed. He was a little silent during the meal, and when the ladies withdrew, he turned at once to Ayre:
"I have heard from Stafford."
"Ah! what does he say?"
"He has joined the Church of Rome."
"I thought he would."
Morewood grunted angrily.
"Did you tell him to?" he asked Ayre.
"No; I think I referred to it."
"Do you suppose he's honest?" Morewood went on.
"Why not?" asked Eugene. "I could never make out why he didn't go before. What do you say, Ayre?"