"Not there?" he shouted.
"Do hush! No; he’s been away for three days."
"Why the devil didn’t you tell me?"
"Because I didn’t want to upset you."
"Did Polly know?"
"Yes; she——”
"And you both stood there and let me make a fool of myself?"
"I couldn’t bear to upset you, Eddie, and neither could Polly."
"And you let me knock and call and bring up Courtland. Oh, by Jove, it’s too much!"
"I’m very sorry," said Polly gently.