Maltravers grew deathly pale.
"Are you aware, my good fellow," he exclaimed insolently, "that you have rendered yourself liable to be removed by the police?"
"Try it," answered Jack.
"Fortunately I provided against a contingency of this kind and have a policeman stationed in the adjoining apartment. If you do not instantly quit the house, I shall—with Mrs. Van Hoosen's permission—tell the officer to do his duty."
Mrs. Van Hoosen bowed her acquiescence.
"Allow me to ask the minister one question," said Jack.
"What is it?" inquired the minister.
"Is it lawful for a man to have two wives?"
"Certainly not."
"Then I forbid this marriage to proceed, for Lord Maltravers has a wife living."