“I went and put my hand upon the bell.
“‘Will you leave the room, or shall I call the people of the house to put you out?’
“‘Neither, Elfrida. You will hear me,’ he said.
“I pulled the cord, and with such effect that a servant quickly entered the room.
“‘Show this gentleman out,’ I said.
“The man bowed and held the door open.
“‘Thanks, Fritz. I can find my own way. You needn’t wait,’ said Anglesea, with cool insolence.
“The man bowed and withdrew.
“Anglesea turned to me with a smile.
“Quick as lightning I formed a resolution and acted upon it. I darted through the door leading into my bedroom, closed it behind me, and shot the bolt to secure myself. I heard him laugh as I dropped breathless into a chair.