“Of Graniani?”
“And of others also. I saw you with Lady Judith Gordon, and—if you will pardon me—you seemed attracted towards her.”
She spoke frankly and looked me steadily in the face with those great dark eyes of hers.
“And if I am?”
“I presume you have not been long acquainted with her?”
“Not very long.”
“Then, before you allow yourself to fall beneath her spell, as you seem to be doing, just make a few inquiries. It will not be difficult, and may be the means of saving you from dire misfortune—perhaps even saving your life.”
“How? I don’t understand.”
“Possibly not. I only ask you to heed my warning. I am not here to explain the motives of others.”
“But you can surely tell me why I should hold aloof from Lady Judith?” I demanded.