Hora enquired why Guy had answered the door himself.
"I've got rid of my man," said Guy.
"Retrenchment?" asked the Commandatore.
"Yes," said Guy.
"I don't see the necessity," said Hora.
"I do," answered Guy with gravity.
Hora had followed him into the sitting-room and stood there expectantly. "Why?" he asked pointedly.
Guy hesitated. There was so much to explain that he did not know where to begin. Hora's next question did not make his task easier.
"Myra tells me that you have deserted us, is it true?" he asked.
"I can hardly say definitely. The answer in all probability will not rest with me," replied Guy.