“Actually, afterwards,” it was explained. “But the thing was understood before.”
“By whom?”
“By me,” said Ingram, “and—” He stopped there. A very interesting struggle, momentary, and done in silence, took place. Glyde was daring Ingram to bring in Sanchia's name, and Ingram could not do it.
“And—?” said Glyde. “And by whom?”
Ingram paused, biting his lips. He was pale. He took a long breath, and then said, “And by you, I have no doubt.”
“Thank you,” Glyde said. Then he began again. “Did you ask me to fight with you?”
“I believe I did.”
“And I refused?”
“Yes,” said Ingram, “you did.”
“Did I say that I didn't fight with dogs?” Ingram smiled at the Chairman.