“We can’t consider any more information,” he said harshly. “Our decisions have been taken. Nothing can affect them. That’s the worst of having you outsiders on the board. I was certain you wouldn’t face it when the time came.”
“As you yourself,” Julian remarked, “are somewhat concerned in this matter, I think it would be well if you came with the others.”
“I am not going to stir from this room,” Fenn declared doggedly. “I have my own work to do. And as to my being concerned with what you have to say, I’ll thank you to mind your own business and leave mine alone.”
“Mr. Fenn,” the Bishop interposed, “I beg to offer you my advice that you join us at once in the Council room.”
Julian and Catherine had already left the room. Fenn leaned forward, and there was an altered note in his tone.
“What’s it mean, Bishop?” he asked hoarsely. “Are they ratting, those two?”
“What we have come here to say,” the Bishop rejoined, “must be said to every one.”
He turned away. Fenn and Bright exchanged quick glances.
“What do you make of it?” asked Fenn.
“They’ve changed their minds,” Bright muttered, “that’s all. They’re theorists. Damn all theorists! They just blow bubbles to destroy them. As for the girl, she’s been at parties all the evening, as we know.”