"Why, what's the matter?" asked his wife. "Whom is it from?"
"Only from Blanche," he answered in a low, strained voice. "She is in Paris—and is leaving to-night for London."
"Is Paul coming?" inquired Enid eagerly.
"No," he answered, with a strenuous effort to remain calm. "He—he cannot leave Paris."
The butler, being told there was no answer, bowed and withdrew, but a few seconds later the door reopened, and he announced:
"Dr. Weirmarsh, Sir Hugh!"
