"Is that the way it impresses you?" Devereux demanded, looking at Pendleton.
"Not at all!" said Pendleton. "I'm not surprised. It is just what I expected of Amherst."
"But Mrs. Amherst—to take him back!" Devereux exclaimed.
"It is the way of expediency under all the circumstances. She was wise."
"Well, I'd be damned if I would take him back!" Devereux declared.
"I don't fancy you would, Dev!" Pendleton smiled. "You're not a woman, you know."
"Does the Telegraph say anything as to Mrs. Lorraine's whereabouts?" Burgoyne asked.
"They can't locate her but they think she is in New York," Devereux answered—and went on with his news.
Pendleton, who was facing outward, suddenly leaned forward.