“I have proofs here. His wife lives in Edinburgh; he married her legally. You, Launa, are—what are you?”
“Not married, thank God; not married.”
Turning, she saw Paul behind her.
“Paul!” she cried, “help me!”
Paul remembered that this was the third time that she had turned to him in an uncertain situation. Was this the lucky time?
“Launa,” he said, “come away. Let me settle this for you.”
He was already her protector, and they both felt it.
“I must hear it all,” she answered.
“He has two children,” said Captain Carden. “One a son. Your child, Launa—”
“Stop,” interrupted Wainbridge. “If you insult Miss Archer again I shall kick you.”