Why? Was it anger that she should be there with Sassoon? If it were only true! She tried to seize upon this idea, but all her courage had evaporated. She felt all at once without enthusiasm. If that were so, then she was wrong; perhaps he would never believe her.
"That was Judge Massingale, wasn't it?" she said aimlessly.
Sassoon jerked his head in assent, adding viciously:
"Family affair. Gets out as soon as he can. Mrs. Massingale entertaining some imported geniuses, probably."
"Who?"
CHAPTER XIII
Mrs. Massingale! Doré heard the name a second time without quite realizing what it meant, as if the sound were suspended in the air before her, waiting for recognition before taking flight. She did not comprehend—she could not comprehend! The thing was too incredible!
"Ah, Mrs. Massingale," she repeated mechanically.