"I prefer to remain here."
"But you weel have to go."
He shrugged his shoulders.
"Oh, I'll have to be polite, but I shall return."
"She weel not let you."
At this moment Mrs. Morton rose and changed her seat, placing herself at Carker's side as she laughingly observed:
"Don't let me interrupt you. When the señorita has finished I will take a little of your time—just a little."
Juanita flashed her a look.
"I am sure Señor Carkaire weel geeve you the time now," she said. "Eet ees not important what I have to say."
Madge had a delicate gold chain about her neck, and to the end of this chain was attached a small locket. This locket she now displayed, asking Carker if he remembered it.