"The five hundred pounds," said Miss Rainsford reflectively. "Have you found out who sent you that?"
"No; I can't imagine who did so, unless it was Caprice."
"Caprice!"
"Yes," replied Keith hurriedly, flushing a little; "the actress I told you about, who is going to play the principal part in 'Faust Upset.'"
"Oh!"
It was all the comment Miss Rainsford made, but there was a world of meaning in the ejaculation.
"From what I've heard of the lady, I don't think it's likely," she said quietly.
"Well, at all events, I suppose I'd better use the money."
"Yes; I suppose so."
"You're not very encouraging, Eugénie," said her lover angrily.