[ CHAPTER VII.]
A STARTLING REVELATION.
"It seems to me, Hawbury," said Dacres, after a period of thoughtful silence—"it seems to me that when you talk of people having their heads turned, you yourself comprehend the full meaning of that sensation?"
"Somewhat."
"You knocked under at once, of course, to your Ethel?"
"Yes."
"And feel the same way toward her yet?"
"Yes."
"Hit hard?"