“That is bad; but ill or no, she must make an effort.”
“Oh, she is making every effort to get my father spared,” cried Frank bitterly.
“I suppose so,” said Drew. “But look here; your poor father is suffering horribly.”
“As if I did not know that!” cried Frank.
“And my father says that Lady Gowan must get a permit to allow her to go and see him in prison.”
“Yes, of course,” cried Frank excitedly.
“Go back then now, and tell her to get leave; the Princess will—must get that for her. They can’t refuse it.”
“No, they dare not!” said Frank, whose pale face was now quivering with emotion.
“When would she go?”
“As soon as possible—to-day if she could.”