“It's true enough.” He swore under his breath. “She didn't leave me. She was taken away. And I'll get her back if I—You little fool, I ought to kill you. If you wanted a cheap revenge, you've got it.”
“I don't want revenge, Lou.”
He caught her by the arm.
“Then what brought you here?”
“I wanted to be sure Lily Cardew was married.”
“Well, she is. What about it?”
“That's all.”
“That's not all. What about it?”
She looked up at him gravely.
“Because, if she is, I am going to marry Mr. Cameron tomorrow.” At the sight of his astounded face she went on hastily: “He knows, Lou, and he offered anyhow.”