“While husbands and wives live together,” he continued, “the Law holds that all children, born in wedlock, are the husband’s children. Even if Miss Carmina’s mother had not been as good and innocent a woman as ever drew the breath of life—”
“That will do, Mr. Mool. You really mean to say that this girl’s interest in my brother’s Will—”
“Remains quite unaffected, ma’am, by all that you have told me.”
“And I am still obliged to keep her under my care?”
“Or,” Mr. Mool answered, “to resign the office of guardian, in favour of Lady Northlake—appointed to act, in your place.”
“I won’t trouble you any further, sir. Good-evening!”
She turned to leave the office. Mr. Mool actually tried to stop her.
“One word more, Mrs. Galilee.”
“No; we have said enough already.”
Mr. Mool’s audacity arrived at its climax. He put his hand on the lock of the office door, and held it shut.