He came into the room buttoning his coat.
"I say, my dear, you shouldn't have come here—really—really you shouldn't," he said.
"I had to—had to," she repeated.
"You mustn't stay—these people'll be here directly."
"Horrible money people," she returned, "and you'd send me away for them."
"I told you——" he began.
"You told me they'd found an easy way for you to get out—a safe way.
It isn't true."
"How do you know?" was startled from him.
"I found out tonight from Lord Almont. Danced with him—made a fool of him—pretended I knew all about it—pretended I was sorry there was not going to be any excitement in the thing. Said I really only cared for men who tackled danger. Looked at him as though I thought he was wonderful."
"I'll smash that fellow's head," said Barraclough grimly.