“Of course not,” said Isabel. “But—but you have no actual proof, have you, George?”

“Not yet; but I soon shall have.”

“Well, unless you get it very soon——”

“Yes?”

“I think you ought to withdraw what you have said, and apologise to Mrs. Witt.”

“In fact, you think I was wrong to speak at all?”

“I think I should have waited till I had proof; and then, perhaps——”

“Everybody seems to think me an ass.”

“Not that, George; but a little—well—reckless.”