“Exactly. And your husband?”
She faltered, and looked aside.
“James was deeply shocked by the thought.”
“Of course—of course. He is a man with a conscience. What is he doing?”
“I left him at home—to rest. I ought to tell you, Porteus, that I have seen Parker Steel.”
The lawyer frowned.
“Unwise, Kate, unwise. I hope—”
“No,” and she flushed, hotly; “I made no pretence of weakness. They had defiance from me.”
“Good girl—good girl.”
“They are bitter against us. It was easy to discover that.”