Craven Kyte returned to the cab and whispered:
"Mr. Borden is at home and will see us. Come."
And he assisted her to alight.
And they went into the rectory, and were shown by a servant into the study of the rector.
Mary Grey courtesied to the gray-haired, dignified clergyman, who arose to receive her; but she kept her veil down as she took her seat in the chair he placed for her.
Craven Kyte then drew the reverend gentleman aside and spoke to him in a low voice.
Mr. Borden nodded and nodded as the speaker proceeded.
When he had finished speaking, the rector inquired:
"Both of legal age?"
"Both of more than legal age, and both quite independent of others," answered Craven Kyte.