"Of course," replied Vanbrugh, as she left the room.
"Do you think it is really true?" asked Dolly.
"I do not know what to think. Putting all the facts we have together, there is certainly a possibility."
"I am very, very sorry," said Dolly, after a short pause.
"Poor Mrs. Darche!" exclaimed Vanbrugh. "After all these months of freedom she has had, it will break her heart."
"I was not thinking of Marion," answered Dolly.
"Of whom, then?" asked Vanbrugh.
"Of—of—some one else."
"Yes, I know."
"Yes," repeated Dolly with marked sympathy. "Will you not let me make you a nice cup of tea, Mr. Vanbrugh?"