“Thanks,” he said lazily. “I only asked you for facts. As for your suggestion—you will be well advised not to repeat it.”
“Oh!” exclaimed Felix, scornfully, “how blind and pig-headed you English people are! I have told you something of the man’s reputation. What can hers be, do you suppose, if she will sup alone with him in a public restaurant?”
“Good-night,” said Wolfenden. “I will not listen to another word.”
Felix rose to his feet and laid his hand upon Lord Wolfenden’s arm.
“Lord Wolfenden,” he said, “you are a very decent fellow: do try to believe that I am only speaking for your good. That girl——”
Wolfenden shook him off.
“If you allude to that young lady, either directly or indirectly,” he said very calmly, “I shall throw you into the river.”
Felix shrugged his shoulders.
“At least remember that I warned you,” was all he ventured to say as Lord Wolfenden strode away.