“A lack of business sense is nothing against a man’s moral character.”
“That’s true,” acknowledged Duncan. “I admit I’m prejudiced against Barnard.”
“Do you see much of him?”
“Quite a good deal; he comes frequently to the house, ostensibly to see Janet, but I suspect in reality to be near Marjorie Langdon.”
“You don’t think he’s playing off the two girls against each other?”
“He had better not,” Duncan’s teeth came together with a snap. “No, Janet’s whole thoughts seem to be turned to Captain Nichols; she accepts Barnard’s attentions, that is all.”
“And how does Miss Langdon look on Barnard’s attentions to Janet?”
“Her manner gives me no inkling of what she thinks.”
“She must be a good actress,” commented Potter. “No woman, who commits a criminal act for a lover, will stand tamely by and see that lover devote himself to another woman unless she has marvelous self-control....”
“Or no real affection for the supposed lover,” put in Duncan. “At dinner tonight you can study them for yourself; both Miss Langdon and Chichester Barnard will be there.”