"I see that I'm unwelcome. Do I frighten you so much?"
Coldly she answered:
"You do not frighten me. You surprise me. I did not expect this pleasure after what passed between us the last time you were here." Making a half turn, as if about to leave the room, she added quickly: "I have company upstairs. You must excuse me."
She walked away and had almost reached the door, when, with a quick stride, he intercepted her.
"Please don't go. I am here in your own interest. I want to talk to you—just a moment, about——"
She hesitated.
"About what?" she demanded haughtily.
"About your husband."
"My husband?" she echoed, turning and facing him.
"Yes—your husband. He is in danger. I want to help you and—him."