"Yes. I had to tell her. But we have kept it secret from Jane."
Eustace nodded. "It's just as well. The girl might babble. How was it Lancaster dared to come here?"
"He did not know what to do, or how to escape. You see, Mr. Darrel--"
Jarman interrupted. "I know Darrel recognised him. He told me so to-day. And he said other things, for which I felt inclined to knock him down. And I should have done so, but that, as you say, he is too well aware of the existing state of things."
"What did he say?" asked Mildred, an angry light in her eyes.
"There is no need to repeat his insolence."
"There certainly is not, for I know quite well what he said. He is determined to make me his wife, and--"
"And he coupled your name with that of Lancaster."
"Oh, he is jealous of everyone," said Mildred, tossing her head. "You don't believe that, I hope?"
"Believe what?" asked Eustace, wishing for details.