Suddenly he felt a cold touch on his hand, and turned round to see Judas looking at him with a strange smile on his crafty face.
"You are afraid," he said, in French.
"Of what?" answered Fanks, coldly.
"Of those," pointing to the letters; "of her," indicating Judith; "of him," nodding in the direction of Roger; "of all. You are afraid, monsieur, of what you may discover."
Fanks looked steadily at him, made no reply, and walked quickly out of the shop.
[Chapter 11]
No Smoke Without Fire
This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise. Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed. Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
"I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise—"
"Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.