A footman entered and approached Lady Mildred.
“Baron de Croiseuil wishes to see your ladyship,” he announced.
Lady Mildred uttered an exclamation of surprise as she rose from her seat.
“I did not know that he was in England. I wonder what he wants? Take him to the drawing-room, James,” she said and walked towards the door.
But Edward Drake interrupted her quickly.
“Please let me see the Baron for you,” he said nervously.
She stared at him in astonishment, for she deemed his request an impertinence.
“I will see him myself. Some time ago I knew him rather well,” she answered coldly.
“Please let me see him, Lady Mildred. Perhaps I can guess why he has come and——”
“Pray finish what you have to say,” she cried when he hesitated.