He had barely uttered the words when Mrs. Capella’s maid approached.

“Mr. Capella is here, madam,” she said “and awaits you in your sitting-room.”

Margaret became, if possible, a shade whiter.

“What about you, Robert?” she whispered.

“Me! I am going with you. Brett’s telegram is my authority.”

[Chapter XXX]

Husband and Wife

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The Italian was glaring out of a window when they entered the room.

He turned instantly, with a waspish ferocity.