“I don’t think it’s necessary to keep you on the rack any longer,” said De Witt, rising.
The others rose too.
“Thank you,” said Briggs, with a smile. “Will any of you gentlemen have a—? I always hesitate in asking any members of the Citizens’ Club.”
“No, thank you,” said Saunders. “Too early in the morning.”
The others shook their heads.
“You’ll probably hear from us before long,” said Farley, at the door.
XVIII
The next morning after breakfast Helen Briggs followed her husband into the study. “I want to speak to you, Douglas,” she said.
“Well?” He looked embarrassed, as he always did now on finding himself alone with her.