"My dear, I ought to tell Jimmy before it's too late. I am sure only one conclusion is possible.
"Jimmy ought to be able to look after himself," urged Carrissima.
"Ah, there are very few men who can do that where a pretty woman is concerned," said Sybil.
"Anyhow," returned Carrissima, "I shall not let you go until you have given me your solemn promise. You are not to breathe a word—not a syllable."
"Of course if you insist——"
"I do," said Carrissima. "I was idiotic to speak about the odious thing. You promise you will never repeat a word to any living being!"
"Very well, my dear," was the docile answer, and then Carrissima breathed more freely.
CHAPTER XVIII
HOW IT HAPPENED
Mark Driver, on returning from the carpet-purchasing expedition, spent the evening alone in his Weymouth Street rooms. He had not the least intention to go near Golfney Place the following day, and every word he had spoken during the walk home with Carrissima was precisely true.