“That answer was sufficient,” he said, in a voice full of relief.
“You are satisfied with it, then?”
“I am.”
“I do not understand it.”
“Nor is there need that you should do so.”
“Well, it is a matter of most perfect indifference to me; but I asked to see you to-day, to deliver the message.”
“You are very kind.”
“That I might tell you of the plot I had formed to save you.”
“Say rather to prevent the exposure of the fact that you are my wife.”
“Well, have it any way you please, but I have hit upon a plan which I hope will be successful, and I desire to make it known to you. If anything better presents itself I will find a way to acquaint you with the fact. Now hear my plan.”