“Nothing. She merely left. Of course she will not credit the absurd statement made by Ruggles, but naturally she was upset.”
Gaunt was not listening, for he was filled with a great anxiety and when the car reached his house he jumped down and hastened into the hall.
“Where is your mistress?” he demanded of the footman, and his voice was harsh.
“Her ladyship left half an hour ago, sir.”
“Alone?”
“No, sir. Her ladyship’s sister, and the nurse with the baby accompanied her ladyship,” was the answer, and Gaunt moved slowly away.
CHAPTER XXXI
When Lady Mildred realized that her husband had been arrested and had left the house in charge of an inspector of police, she gave way completely and was prostrated with grief. But she did not lack courage and when Edward Drake came to see her she forced herself to greet him calmly.
“You are responsible for this,” she said in a low voice.
“I do not think so, but I will not attempt to defend myself. Mr. Gaunt has acted the part of a brave man and I honor him,” he answered steadily.