"All right! Remember now, from this moment on, one thing is settled for good and all. My boy's my boy, right or wrong, good or bad, wise or foolish——"
The Colonel's voice broke, and his grip tightened.
Norman looked out of the window, blinked his eyes, and said in low tones:
"I understand, sir!"
CHAPTER XI[ToC]
THE WAY OF A WOMAN
As Elena entered the library the two men fell suddenly apart as though ashamed of the weakness of affection before a woman.