"My husband!" she cried, startled. Again she glanced inquiringly at Annie and tried to force a smile.
"Yes," said the lawyer; "he'll be glad to know you're here. I'll tell him." Turning to Annie, he said: "When you're ready, please send and——"
"Very well, judge."
The lawyer went out and Alicia turned round breathlessly.
"My husband was here?" she exclaimed.
"Yes."
"You've told Mr. Brewster nothing?"
Annie shook her head.
"I couldn't!" she said. "I tried to, but I couldn't. It seems so hard, doesn't it?" Alicia laughed bitterly and Annie went on: "I was afraid you weren't coming!"
"The train was late!" exclaimed Alicia evasively, "I went up to Stamford to say good-by to my mother."