"I defend you, sir," she said proudly, "because I know that this woman speaks falsely, but I have also to demand an explanation from you."
Felix paid no attention to the remark, but simply stared at her in a stupefied manner.
"Olivia!" he said in a low voice, "how did you come here?"
"I brought her, Mr. Felix Briarfield," said I, stepping forward.
"You, Denham! And for what reason?"
I pointed to Rose Gernon, who stood quietly by with a malignant smile on her face.
"There is the reason," I retorted meaningly, "and Miss Bellin----"
"Miss Bellin will speak for herself," said Olivia in a peremptory tone.
"Miss Bellin speaks of what she does not understand," interposed Rose vehemently.
"Because I deny that Francis killed Felix?" questioned Olivia.