"I only acted upon your instructions, sir," responded the deputy, very humbly.
"Nonsense! I thought you had a little common sense. Leave the room, sir. Your presence is an insult to me and to my friends."
"But the arrest, sir——"
"There will be no arrest to-day; I withdraw the complaint."
"But the warrant——"
"Tear it up—do anything you like with it, only don't worry me any further with your nonsensical remarks. Go, sir!"
The deputy slunk out of the room.
Mr. Merry turned to the actress.
"I am extremely pained," he began, "that such a scene should have occurred in your room. I am——"
"Will you please state your business, sir?" interrupted Miss March.