"I tell Koto," the boy continued, "that I think she love Takashima Orito, and that he not love her she is very sad."
Sinclair began to pace the floor with restless, unsteady strides.
"Yes—it's doubtless that, Shiku," he said, nervously. "Well, I'm sorry—sorry that your—that your marriage will have to wait."
CHAPTER XLIX. THE ANSWER.
The same day that Sinclair had heard of Numè's illness, Cleo Ballard received a letter from Orito. It was very brief and simple.
"I am coming to see you," it ran, "at seven o'clock to-night, before your party will start. Then will I ask you for the answer you promised me."
Mrs. Davis was with her when she received the letter.
"Now, you must be strong, my dear," she said. "See him, and have it all over."