He paused for effect, then went on:
"Some time ago I was employed by Mr. Douglas to—er—to watch his wife."
He was watching her narrowly to see what effect his sudden remark would have on her. She was speechless.
"Since then," he added quietly, "I have watched, I have seen—what I have seen."
Drummond had faced her. Somehow the effect of his words was more potent on her than if he had not accused her by indirection. Still she said nothing.
"I can suppress it," he insinuated.
Her heart was going like a trip-hammer.
"But it will cost something to do that."
Here was a straw—she caught at it eagerly.
"Cost something?" she repeated, facing him. "How much?"