"I don't wonder if she does, Mr. Talbot. As I understand the matter she is rich."
"Well?"
"It would be a great temptation for some husbands to try to get that money in their own hands."
James Talbot grew crimson.
"You insult me!" he ejaculated.
Livingston Palmer shrugged his shoulders.
"You can take it as you please. I didn't stop you. You ran into me and knocked me down."
"Where are you going?"
"That is my affair."
"You are going to call upon Robert."