The only surprise that Deerehurst betrayed, was shown in the narrowing of his cold eyes. He studied her penetratingly for a moment; then he spoke again very quietly.
"Mrs. Milbanke," he said, "can you ask that question in good faith?"
A faint touch of last night's embarrassment wavered across her mind, but this time she swept it defiantly aside.
"Yes; I mean it."
She turned, and again looked up into his face.
"And am I to answer in good faith?"
She bent her head, still looking at him.
"Then judging by the one case of which I can confidently speak, yes!—distinctly yes!"
There was a pause; and Clodagh gave a faint laugh.
"And whose is the one case?"