But it did not occur to her either to mistrust or question, or to hesitate as to what she must do.
"Very well," she said quietly. "I will accompany you at once, and I must thank you for coming."
Honoria gave her a look, curious, of admiration.
"I knew you would take it in this fashion," she said. "Many ladies would not have believed me—most, I think." She laughed.
"I think we all know the truth when we hear it," answered Susannah. "Nor can we choose our allies, or our instruments. I may not now question your motives in speaking to me. Again, I am glad of your assistance."
"If I have been of any use," said Honoria, "it is very well. Are you ready now, madam, to accompany me?"
Miss Chressham glanced at the timepiece. It was nine of the clock. The Countess Agatha would not return until perhaps two or three.
"It will be best," said Susannah, "if we avoid all observation. Will you walk to the end of the street and wait there for me? I can, I think, make some excuse to my maid."
"Very well, madam." Honoria Pryse turned quietly to the door. "Shall I call a hackney?"
Susannah observed her; she could not dislike her manner, and vulgar, mean little soul that she was, this Honoria Pryse, she seemed a person of control and resource.