“Rosamund!”
“What is it?”
“If Mrs. Clarke wins and is completely exonerated, I think she would like very much to make your acquaintance.”
Rosamund looked surprised.
“What makes you think so?”
“Well, she said something to that effect the other day.”
“She’s a very interesting, clever woman,” interposed Daventry, with sudden warmth.
“I’m sure she is. We must see. It’s very kind of her. Poor woman! What dreadful anxiety she must be in to-day! You’ll all be glad when it’s over.”
When the two friends were out in the sunshine, walking towards the Strand, Daventry said:
“Why is your wife against Mrs. Clarke?”