“Now you’re talking,” said I. “It’s very pretty of you, but I hope we shan’t have to ask for it; although we may still need the Embassy’s protection, if the Emperor carries out his threats.”
“How’s that?”
“He seems to contemplate putting an end to Mrs. Denver.”
“Harper?” cried Helga.
“It’s true—as true as it is staggering.”
“No spoke in the wheels I hope?”
This from Marvyn.
“He threatens,” I said, looking very grave.
“Then why are your eyes laughing, Harper?” cried Helga.
“It’ll be no laughing matter if we find our marriage annulled.”