"My brother Jack often does unnecessary things," said Green drily. "And he never makes allowances for anyone but himself."
"And you have to bear the consequences!" Juliet's voice was quick with sympathy. "But that's too bad!"
"I'm used to it," said Green, and laughed. "How are you getting on?
Enjoying life at the Court?"
Juliet smiled. "Do you know—I am rather? They have been very good to me."
"So far," said Green. "Are you still on probation?"
"The week is up to-morrow," she told him.
"And you're staying on—of course?"
She looked at him. "Don't you want me to stay on?"
"You know my sentiments," said Green.
A sudden vivid flash rent the gloom over them, and Juliet caught her breath. There followed a burst of thunder that seemed to shake the very foundation of the earth.