“Yes,” she answered, and while she hurriedly donned Sadie’s bonnet, Bayard Lorraine said:
“The prince sent you a message, Mrs. Osborne. He hopes you will forgive him for abducting and imprisoning you in those mad days when he was trying to get his wife into his power.”
Sadie’s eyes filled with tears, and she answered impulsively:
“I forgive him freely, and I bless him for saving my husband’s life.”
“I am ready,” said Fair, coming back into the room.
They went out together. A taxicab was in waiting below, and they were driven rapidly to Mrs. Howard’s residence.
They had spoken but few words on the way, but as they went up the steps together, he said gently:
“You must be kind to him, Fair. His life, whatever his faults, had a brave ending.”
“I will forgive him everything,” Fair answered, with a half sob; then the door opened, and she found herself in Mrs. Howard’s arms.
“I have repented my harshness, dear,” the lady whispered lovingly, as she led her to the room where Prince Gonzaga lay.