To calm himself. Simply an impulsive, warm-hearted act on her part.

Justina.

And it wouldn’t have mattered in the least if that devil of a wife hadn’t suspected——

Mrs. Emptage.

And planted her maid outside Theo’s house—set of spies!——

Sir Fletcher Portwood.

Till three in the morning——

Mrs. Emptage.

When Theo turned Jack out.

Sir Fletcher Portwood.