“What is the matter?� Nathan asked with alarm.
“You—you—knew of this!� Walden hissed, with a desperate effort at self-control.
“Knew of what? Great Heavens, Major, what do you mean?�
“I can’t stay here. I will not!� He arose to his feet, and Nathan, taking his arm, led him to the open air.
“You’re a villain, sir! I wouldn’t have treated an enemy as you have me. And I thought you my friend and trusted you. O Nathan, Nathan, how could you have done it? Why didn’t you tell me?�
“Major Walden, I don’t understand what I have done that was wrong. ’Pon my honor I don’t!� said Nathan stoutly. “You knew it was a spirit—�
“Did you ask me to that place to-night? Tell me!�
“I certainly did, but I did not suppose it could be so offensive to you.�
“You asked me there to see her?�
“Her? Whom? My wife? I asked you to meet my wife, and Mrs. Wylie, and—�